The House on Tuesday approved a Republican-backed resolution condemning socialism and endorsing President Trump’s election-security legislation, with nearly all Democrats voting against the measure, the New York Post reports.
According to the outlet, the “nonbinding resolution,” introduced by Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., passed 220-192. It calls on lawmakers to reject “socialism in all its forms,” oppose socialist policies in the United States and support Trump’s SAVE America Act, an election-integrity proposal. All Republicans supported the resolution, joined by eight Democrats, while two Democrats voted present.
The Democrats who backed the measure were Reps. Kathy Castor of Florida, Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar of Texas, Darren Soto of Florida, Jared Golden of Maine, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, Don Davis of North Carolina and Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania and Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire voted present.
Crank argued before the vote that the platform associated with Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), conflicts with the country’s constitutional system. He cited proposals including eliminating the Senate, expanding immigration protections, reducing police funding and permitting noncitizens to vote in federal elections.
“The DSA candidate platform stands in direct contrast to our republic,” Crank said, calling the organization “an insidious movement within the Democratic Party.”
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., also spoke in favor of the resolution, describing her family’s experience in Cuba under communism. She said the Cuban government took her mother’s home and her grandfather’s small business, contributing to divisions within her family.
“That is what they’re refusing to condemn today,” Malliotakis said of Democrats who opposed the measure. She also argued that socialism can lead to communism.
The vote came as democratic-socialist candidates have expanded their presence in elections across the country. Following Zohran Mamdani’s high-profile victory in New York City’s mayoral contest last year, nearly 300 DSA-backed candidates have sought local, state and federal offices, according to the original report.
Democrats who opposed the resolution said Republicans had combined an ideological statement with partisan election legislation, making the measure more political than substantive.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., a DSA member, defended democratic socialists during floor debate and accused Republicans of prioritizing tax policy that benefits corporations and wealthy donors over programs aimed at working families.
Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., dismissed the resolution as a distraction from economic concerns facing voters. He particularly objected to the inclusion of Trump’s SAVE America Act, which he referred to as the “Save America Voter Suppression Act.” “This is a stupid resolution,” Pocan said, arguing that the House should instead address issues affecting Americans’ daily lives.