H.Con.Res.58 Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism
Non-binding resolution denouncing socialism in all forms — a political messaging vote (119th Congress)
View on Congress.govLegal & Constitutional Grounding
Sweeping denunciation of 'socialism' could implicate established government programs (Social Security, Medicare, public schools).
Bill activity
Submitted Oct 24, 2025 by Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) with 56 original cosponsors. 63 cosponsors as of Nov 17, 2025. Agreed to in the House Nov 21, 2025, 285-98.
- Reached the House floor under a special rule from the Rules Committee (H.Res.879).
- IntroducedOct 24, 2025
- Agreed to in HouseNov 21, 2025
- Agreed to in Senate
Latest action Dec 1, 2025: Received in the Senate.
Cosponsors during the cosponsorship window
119th Congress (Jan 2025 to Jan 2027)
Each dot is one cosponsor. Dots stack by sign-on day, or by week when the window is long. The block at the left holds the original cosponsors.
Cosponsorship closed Nov 21, 2025 (119th Congress): the House took up the resolution under H.Res.879.
Activity log
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
56 original cosponsors on the day it was submitted
- Addison P. McDowell R-NC, original
- Andrew Ogles R-TN, original
- Andrew R. Garbarino R-NY, original
- Ashley Hinson R-IA, original
- Barry Moore R-AL, original
- Ben Cline R-VA, original
- Bill Huizenga R-MI, original
- Brian Babin R-TX, original
- Carlos A. Gimenez R-FL, original
- Christopher H. Smith R-NJ, original
- Claudia Tenney R-NY, original
- Cory Mills R-FL, original
- Dan Newhouse R-WA, original
- Daniel Webster R-FL, original
- Don Bacon R-NE, original
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA, original
- Elise M. Stefanik R-NY, original
- Gus M. Bilirakis R-FL, original
- James R. Baird R-IN, original
- Jeff Hurd R-CO, original
- Jodey C. Arrington R-TX, original
- Joe Wilson R-SC, original
- John J. McGuire R-VA, original
- John R. Moolenaar R-MI, original
- John W. Rose R-TN, original
- Juan Ciscomani R-AZ, original
- Julia Letlow R-LA, original
- Ken Calvert R-CA, original
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-IA, original
- Mario Diaz-Balart R-FL, original
- Mary E. Miller R-IL, original
- Michael A. Rulli R-OH, original
- Michael Cloud R-TX, original
- Michael K. Simpson R-ID, original
- Michael Lawler R-NY, original
- Michael R. Turner R-OH, original
- Michael T. McCaul R-TX, original
- Michelle Fischbach R-MN, original
- Mike Haridopolos R-FL, original
- Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY, original
- Randy K. Weber Sr. R-TX, original
- Rick W. Allen R-GA, original
- Riley M. Moore R-WV, original
- Robert B. Aderholt R-AL, original
- Roger Williams R-TX, original
- Ron Estes R-KS, original
- Ronny Jackson R-TX, original
- Russ Fulcher R-ID, original
- Russell Fry R-SC, original
- Steve Scalise R-LA, original
- Tim Burchett R-TN, original
- Tim Moore R-NC, original
- Tim Walberg R-MI, original
- Tony Gonzales R-TX, original
- Troy E. Nehls R-TX, original
- Young Kim R-CA, original
- Anna Paulina Luna cosponsored (R-FL)
- Keith Self cosponsored (R-TX)
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House.
5 members cosponsored
- Brandon Gill R-TX
- Byron Donalds R-FL
- Celeste Maloy R-UT
- Dale W. Strong R-AL
- John H. Rutherford R-FL
House floor day: vote on the concurrent resolution (agreed to) (7 steps)
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879.
- Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res....
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 58.
- WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words take down. Ms. Salazar asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words, Without Objection, the...
- DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Con. Res. 58.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the concurent resolution and preamble.
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 285 - 98, 2 Present (Roll no. 305).
- House vote: Adoption of the resolutionCounted in grades
Agreed to, 285-98
Of 63 cosponsors: 58 voted yea, 0 voted nay, 5 not voting.
Member breakdown · Official House roll call 305 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House
- Received in the Senate.
Votes on this resolution
3 votes: 3 recorded roll calls and 0 decided without a recorded vote, 0 of them on amendments. Showing 1 below; 2 procedural votes are behind "Show all 3 votes". Votes counted in grades are marked.
Nov 18, 20252:52 pmHouseVote to end debate on the rule (ordering the previous question)
H.Res.879On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 290).Agreed to217-211Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 211 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 217 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 217 | 211 | 0 | 5 |
Nov 18, 20253:05 pmHouseVote on the rule (H.Res.879)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 210 (Roll no. 291).Agreed to217-210Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 210 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 216 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 217 | 210 | 0 | 6 |
Nov 21, 202510:59 amHouseAdoption of the resolutionCounted in gradesOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 285 - 98, 2 Present (Roll no. 305).Agreed to285-98Yea
Counted in grades
Of 63 cosponsors: 58 voted yea, 0 voted nay, 5 not voting. Question voted on: Adoption of the resolution
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 86 | 98 | 2 | 27 |
| Republican | 199 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 285 | 98 | 2 | 47 |
Cosponsors
63 cosponsored
Sponsor Introduced by Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) on Oct 24, 2025
| Member | Party/State | Date | Days after introduction | Original | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison P. McDowell | R-NC | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Andrew Ogles | R-TN | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Andrew R. Garbarino | R-NY | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Ashley Hinson | R-IA | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Barry Moore | R-AL | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Ben Cline | R-VA | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Bill Huizenga | R-MI | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Brian Babin | R-TX | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Carlos A. Gimenez | R-FL | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Christopher H. Smith | R-NJ | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Claudia Tenney | R-NY | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Cory Mills | R-FL | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Dan Newhouse | R-WA | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Daniel Webster | R-FL | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Don Bacon | R-NE | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | R-GA | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Elise M. Stefanik | R-NY | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | R-FL | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| James R. Baird | R-IN | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Jeff Hurd | R-CO | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Jodey C. Arrington | R-TX | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Joe Wilson | R-SC | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| John J. McGuire | R-VA | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| John R. Moolenaar | R-MI | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| John W. Rose | R-TN | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Juan Ciscomani | R-AZ | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Julia Letlow | R-LA | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Ken Calvert | R-CA | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | R-IA | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Mario Diaz-Balart | R-FL | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Mary E. Miller | R-IL | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Michael A. Rulli | R-OH | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Michael Cloud | R-TX | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Michael K. Simpson | R-ID | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Michael Lawler | R-NY | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Michael R. Turner | R-OH | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Michael T. McCaul | R-TX | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Michelle Fischbach | R-MN | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Mike Haridopolos | R-FL | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Nicholas A. Langworthy | R-NY | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Randy K. Weber Sr. | R-TX | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Rick W. Allen | R-GA | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Riley M. Moore | R-WV | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Robert B. Aderholt | R-AL | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Roger Williams | R-TX | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Ron Estes | R-KS | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Ronny Jackson | R-TX | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Russ Fulcher | R-ID | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Russell Fry | R-SC | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Steve Scalise | R-LA | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Tim Burchett | R-TN | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Tim Moore | R-NC | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Tim Walberg | R-MI | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Tony Gonzales | R-TX | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Troy E. Nehls | R-TX | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Young Kim | R-CA | Oct 24, 2025 | 0 | Original | F |
| Anna Paulina Luna | R-FL | Nov 7, 2025 | 14 | F | |
| Keith Self | R-TX | Nov 12, 2025 | 19 | F | |
| Brandon Gill | R-TX | Nov 17, 2025 | 24 | F | |
| Byron Donalds | R-FL | Nov 17, 2025 | 24 | F | |
| Celeste Maloy | R-UT | Nov 17, 2025 | 24 | F | |
| Dale W. Strong | R-AL | Nov 17, 2025 | 24 | F | |
| John H. Rutherford | R-FL | Nov 17, 2025 | 24 | F |
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Non-binding resolution 'denouncing socialism in all forms.' The resolution's broad language could be interpreted to encompass Medicare, Social Security, and other established government programs — it is a non-binding messaging vehicle rather than substantive legislation.