House Republicans are preparing a vote on a resolution denouncing socialism, naming the Democratic Socialists of America and tying the measure to election-security provisions as the GOP seeks to make the issue part of its 2026 midterm campaign.
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House Republicans plan to put lawmakers on record over socialism when Congress returns to Washington next week, advancing a resolution that condemns socialist policies and specifically names the Democratic Socialists of America.
Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., introduced the resolution Thursday, calling on the House to “condemn and denounce socialism in all its forms.”
“Socialism is fundamentally at odds with our values as Americans,” Crank said. “I urge swift consideration of my resolution before the full U.S. House of Representatives, which will show the American people whether their elected officials stand for freedom or for socialism.”
The measure, H.Res. 1490, goes beyond economic policy by incorporating election-related provisions.
It reaffirms support for “free, fair, and secure elections,” states that American elections are reserved for U.S. citizens and calls on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.
Under the resolution, the House would formally oppose “the implementation of socialist policies in the United States,” reaffirm its commitment to the Constitution and support safeguards intended to prevent noncitizens from participating in U.S. elections.
The House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the measure Monday, positioning it for a possible floor vote after lawmakers reconvene.
The resolution would require a simple majority to pass.
The House approved a separate measure condemning socialism last year, but Crank’s proposal differs by explicitly identifying the Democratic Socialists of America and connecting opposition to socialism with Republican election-policy priorities.
The timing also places the vote squarely within the developing 2026 midterm campaign.
Republicans are seeking to elevate socialism as a political issue following recent gains by DSA-backed candidates and other left-wing contenders in Democratic races around the country.
The GOP is also expected to emphasize the subject during its Sept. 9-10 midterm convention in Dallas.
Crank, a first-term Republican representing Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, has pointed to DSA positions on voting rights as part of his argument for the resolution.
He has cited the organization’s support for extending voting rights to noncitizens and incarcerated people as evidence that its agenda reaches beyond debates over government spending and economic policy.
By bringing H.Res. 1490 to the floor, Republicans would give Democratic members another opportunity to state their position on socialism and the election provisions included in the measure before voters head to the polls in November.
The expected vote reflects a broader Republican strategy of drawing contrasts with Democrats over economic ideology, election rules and the influence of socialist organizations within the Democratic coalition.
If approved, the resolution would formally place the House on record against socialist policies while endorsing the constitutional and election-security principles outlined by Crank and other Republicans supporting the measure.
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