H.Res. 1490 · 119th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
Condemns socialism and reaffirms support for elections and the Constitution. AI-read
What it does
• condemns and denounces socialism in all its forms, including the Democratic Socialists of America, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States;
• reaffirms its support for free, fair, and secure elections and calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act;
• reiterates that American elections are for American citizens only; and
• recommits itself to upholding the U.S. Constitution.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Aug 27, 2026 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 House roll 649 |
On Agreeing to the ResolutionProviding for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes | D 8–192 · R 211–0 · I 1–0 |
Passed 220–192 |
What members said about it
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Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Condemn Socialism in All Forms & Protect Domestic Mining
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical measures this week: H. Res. 1490 - Condemning Socialism in All Forms and H.R. 1501 - Protecting Domestic Mining Act.
“We have seen a dramatic rise in socialism in the United States over the past year which is completely antithetical to the American way of life and what the Founders intended.”
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House Democrats’ Midterm Message: Embrace Radical Socialism, Pack the Supreme Court
This week, after funding the federal government and preventing another Democrat shutdown, House Republicans offered two commonsense measures to condemn socialism and preserve the integrity of the Supreme Court.
“House Democrats just confirmed that socialism and the communist playbook are on the ballot this November. 192 House Democrats voted against a resolution condemning socialism, communism, and the 100 million deaths those dangerous ideologies have wrought over time, while an additional 205 Democrats voted to pack the U.S.…”
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Statement on my vote on H.Res.1490
H.Res.1490, an ostensible resolution to “condemn socialism,” calls out the harm of totalitarian regimes, reaffirms the importance of free and fair elections, and recommits us to protecting our Constitution.
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Aderholt Votes to Condemn Socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America
Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today voted in favor of a House resolution condemning socialism in all its forms and denouncing the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America and their radical agenda.
“Socialism does not have a good track record, and history has shown us the consequences when government is given control over the economy and the lives of its citizens.”
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CORREA OPPOSES GOP VOTER SUPPRESSION EFFORTS, AGAIN
Republicans continue to push voter suppression efforts ahead of the November elections Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on his ‘no’ vote on H. Res. 1490, a GOP bill that calls for the…
“As I have said time and time again: Non-citizens are already barred from registering and voting in federal elections. Break that law, and you’re looking at jail time or deportation. The only thing the SAVE America Act will do is create barriers for service members and everyday Americans to vote. Under these bills, a…”
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Knott Votes to Condemn Socialism, Slams Democrats for Refusing to Do the Same
Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) issued the following statement after voting for H.Res 1490, to condemn and denounce socialism in all its forms.
“This shouldn’t be a hard vote to take. Every time socialism has been tried, it has failed miserably, and failed the people it claims to help.”
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Statement from Congressman Langworthy on his Vote in Favor of H. Res. 1490 to Condemn Socialism
Today, I proudly voted to condemn socialism and send a loud and clear message that the freedoms Americans fought and died to protect must always be the guiding principle of our republic.
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It is anathema to our way of life and the American Dream.
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Palmer Votes to Condemn Socialism
Today, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) voted in favor of H. Res. 1490, a resolution condemning and denouncing socialism in all its forms.
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Rep. Simpson Supports Resolution Condemning Socialism
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.Res. 1490, a congressional resolution condemning and denouncing socialism in all its forms.
“Now more than ever, with newly nominated socialists around the country, common sense is at stake.”
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Walberg Votes to Condemn the Horrors of Socialism
Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) voted in favor of H.Res.1490, a resolution he cosponsored to condemn socialism in all its forms and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
“Over the past few years, Michigan and the United States as a whole have seen a concerning rise in support for the destructive policies of socialism and leaders who seek to replace freedom with government control.”
Latest action
Sep 1, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.