Nonbinding resolution denounces socialism but creates no law or penalties
Passed one chamberH.Con.Res. 58Latest action
Sponsor: Maria Elvira Salazar · Representative · FL
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Official title: Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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A nonbinding resolution states opposition to socialism but changes no law, program, tax, or benefit.
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What does this do?
House 58 is a statement of opinion that "denounces socialism in all its forms, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States." It creates no new law, changes no program, and sets no penalties. Most of its text is a list of "whereas" clauses citing historical events in countries such as the Soviet Union, China, Cambodia, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela.
Who does it affect?
The resolution affects no one directly. It serves as a formal expression of the views of the members who voted for it.
Why does it matter?
Because it has no legal force and does not define socialism, it is unclear which current policies or programs, if any, it would cover. Historians and economists disagree on how to describe the regimes it cites and on the role socialism as an idea played in them.
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Based on the “Engrossed in House” text of Nov 21, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedOct 24, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Dec 1, 2025
- Adopted by both chambers
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House. Both chambers have to adopt the same text. This kind of resolution never goes to the president and does not become law.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 305
As recorded
- Question
- On Agreeing to the Resolution
- Result:
- Passed
- 285
- Nay
- 98
- 2
- 47
Republicans 199 yes, 20 not voting · Democrats 86 yes, 98 no, 2 present, 27 not voting
Official recordHow members voted
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