House votes to condemn socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans
Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 8:49 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The House passed a resolution denouncing socialism in a 220-192 vote.
- Eight Democrats joined all Republicans in supporting the resolution.
- Two Democrats voted present.
- Republicans scheduled the vote following primary wins by democratic socialist candidates.
- The resolution includes support for the SAVE America Act, a voting regulations bill.
- House Democratic leadership condemned the Democrats who supported the procedural vote for the resolution.