HCONRES 9 United States House · 118th Congress

Denouncing the horrors of socialism.

HCONRES 9 is a symbolic resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that formally denounces socialism as incompatible with American values, citing historical examples of socialist regimes causing widespread suffering and authoritarian rule. It states Congress opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. This resolution has no legal effect, does not change any laws, and serves solely as a non-binding statement of congressional opinion. It directly affects no individuals or policies, as it is purely a declarative position.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2023

Committee Review

Feb 2023

House Passage

Feb 2023

Senate Passage

President

Introduced Jan 25, 2023 Last action Feb 7, 2023

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What changed between versions

Introduced in House → Engrossed in House · 4 edits · Feb 2, 2023

MODERATE

The resolution moved from introduction to engrossment (passage by the House). No substantive policy language was changed. The sponsors list and committee referral text were removed as part of the standard engrossment process, and a passage date of February 2, 2023 was added.

TECHNICAL

Version status changed from Introduced in House to Engrossed in House, indicating the resolution passed the full House.

The list of over 80 co-sponsors and the committee referral language (referred to Committee on Financial Services) were removed from the formal text, which is standard when a bill is engrossed.

Formatting changes to indentation of Whereas clauses and restructuring of the header block.

TIMELINE

A passage certification was added: 'Passed the House of Representatives February 2, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.'

Floor votes · House Feb 2, 2023

How they voted

328–86

Passed · 20 other

Total votes 434

Feb 2, 2023

D Democratic212

109 Yea 86 Nay 17

51% Yea

I Independent1

1 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican221

218 Yea 3

98% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Feb 7, 2023

Committee

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

upper

Feb 2, 2023

Lower · Passed

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 328 - 86, 14 Present (Roll no. 106). (text: CR H651-652)

lower

Feb 1, 2023

Lower · Passed

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 83 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 9 and H. Res. 76. All points of order against consideration and provisions are waived and are considered as read. Rule also provides for one hour of general debate on each resolution.

lower

Jan 25, 2023

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

lower

Jan 25, 2023

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 108 co-sponsors