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Five Republicans Vote Against House Rule Condemning Socialism

On September 1, 2026, five Republicans voted against a House rule that would allow a measure condemning socialism to be considered. The rule passed 210-208, with two Democrats also voting in favor. The dissenting Republicans indicated their votes were a protest against the handling of legislation by party leaders rather than opposition to the anti-socialism resolution itself.

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Andy Harris (R-MD) Clay Higgins (R-LA) Ralph Norman (R-SC) Chip Roy (R-TX) Pete Sessions (R-TX)

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On September 1, 2026, five Republicans voted against a House rule that would allow a measure condemning socialism to be considered. The rule passed 210-208, with two Democrats also voting in favor. The dissenting Republicans indicated their votes were a protest against the handling of legislation by party leaders rather than opposition to the anti-socialism resolution itself.

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