House Resolution 1490 denouncing socialism passes 220-192

The House adopted House Resolution 1490 socialism measure by a 220-192 vote, with two members voting present, according to reporting by Yahoo. All Republicans and eight Democrats supported the resolution, which denounces socialism “in all its forms” and was scheduled as an election-year messaging vote ahead of November.

The measure also reaffirmed support for the SAVE America Act, a provision that drew opposition from Democratic leaders. CNBC reported before the final vote that the resolution was non-binding and did not itself carry the force of law, meaning its adoption did not enact the voting bill or create a new federal policy.

What did House Resolution 1490 do?

H.Res. 1490 stated the House’s position against socialism rather than establishing an enforceable legal requirement. Yahoo reported that Republican leaders brought it forward after Democratic primary victories by candidates aligned with democratic socialism, seeking to make the issue part of the November election debate.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise framed the vote as a contrast between opposition to socialism and noncitizen voting. Democrats said the SAVE America Act language made the resolution a partisan political vehicle. Rep. Pete Aguilar, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, said Democrats had advanced an alternative resolution without that provision, CNBC reported.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he would oppose H.Res. 1490 because of its reference to the SAVE America Act, according to Yahoo.

Which Democrats supported the resolution?

Yahoo identified the eight Democratic supporters as Reps. Kathy Castor of Florida, Henry Cuellar of Texas, Don Davis of North Carolina, Jared Golden of Maine, Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, Darren Soto of Florida and Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico.

Reps. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania and Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire voted present, Yahoo reported. Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez had also helped advance the procedural rule for the measure after several Republican hardliners opposed it, according to CNBC and Yahoo.

How does H.Res. 1490 differ from H.Con.Res. 58?

The 220-192 vote should not be confused with H.Con.Res. 58, a separate concurrent resolution sponsored by Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a Florida Republican. Congress.gov records that the House approved that measure on November 21, 2025, by 285-98, with two members voting present.

• H.Res. 1490: the election-year measure reported by Yahoo, passed 220-192 with two present votes and included support for the SAVE America Act.
• H.Con.Res. 58: a separate measure titled “Denouncing the horrors of socialism,” introduced in October 2025 and later received in the Senate, according to Congress.gov.

The text of H.Con.Res. 58 says Congress denounces socialism in all forms and opposes socialist policies in the United States. Its distinct vote tally, sponsor and legislative path make it a different measure from H.Res. 1490.

This story draws on original reporting from CNBC.