The U.S. House of Representatives reportedly approved a resolution condemning socialism by a vote of 285–98. The measure expresses opposition to socialist policies in the United States. According to the account, 86 Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the resolution, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Republican Representative French Hill of Arkansas supported the measure, describing it as a statement against socialism and its implementation. New York Representative Nicole Malliotakis also backed the resolution, referencing her family’s experiences in Cuba. Democratic Representative Tom Suozzi has similarly distinguished his political positions from democratic-socialist platforms.
The vote highlighted disagreements within the Democratic Party. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opposed the measure, while other Democrats supported it. The debate also occurred amid political attention surrounding New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and congressional primary campaigns, including Saikat Chakrabarti’s campaign for the California seat being vacated by Nancy Pelosi.
Republican supporters interpreted the bipartisan vote as reflecting support for market-oriented economic policies, while progressive opposition demonstrated continuing disagreements over economic priorities. The resolution’s passage provides a congressional voting record ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. However, the reported vote should be distinguished from broader political interpretations, and the resolution itself does not establish new economic laws or automatically change existing federal policies.