Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
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AI-generatedSummary of H. Con. Res. 58: Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism
This is a concurrent resolution, which means it is a formal statement expressing the opinion or position of Congress rather than a bill that creates new laws, programs, or government spending. Concurrent resolutions do not require the President's signature and have no binding legal effect. In this case, the resolution is essentially a symbolic declaration in which Congress officially expresses its condemnation of socialism as a political and economic system.
The resolution likely outlines historical examples of socialist governments and policies, pointing to outcomes such as poverty, loss of individual freedoms, and human rights abuses as evidence of what it describes as socialism's failures. The text appears to make a formal, on-the-record statement about Congress's collective stance on the ideology. Because no official description was provided, the full specific language and examples cited in the resolution are not available for review here.
In terms of who this affects, the resolution does not directly impact any American's daily life, benefits, taxes, or legal rights. It creates no new policy and allocates no funding. Its primary effect is political and symbolic — placing Congress on record with a stated position. Such resolutions are relatively common and are sometimes used to signal legislative priorities, respond to current events, or reflect the views of the majority in Congress at a given time. Citizens across the political spectrum may interpret the significance of this resolution differently.
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Received in the Senate.
December 1, 2025
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Received in the Senate.
Dec 1, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the concurent resolution and preamble.
Nov 21, 2025DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Con. Res. 58.
Nov 21, 2025WORDS 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 Salazar asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words, Without Objection, the words were withdrawn.
Nov 21, 2025Rule 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. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
Nov 21, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4883-4890)
Nov 21, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 58.
Nov 21, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 21, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 285 - 98, 2 Present (Roll no. 305). (text: CR H4883)
Nov 21, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 285 - 98, 2 Present (Roll no. 305).
Nov 21, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. 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. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
Nov 17, 2025Submitted in House
Oct 24, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Oct 24, 2025Submitted in House
Oct 24, 2025