House passes Kirk resolution despite Democratic resistance
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, who was recently assassinated. The resolution, introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson, praises Kirk as a courageous patriot and condemns political violence. It passed wiht strong Republican support and a divided Democratic caucus: 95 Democrats voted in favor,58 opposed,and 38 were present but did not vote. Democratic leadership allowed members to vote according to their conscience, reflecting differing views within the party. Some Democrats objected to the resolution’s language, citing Kirk’s controversial reputation. The National Republican Congressional Committee criticized Democrats who opposed the measure, framing the party as unwilling to condemn political violence and honor Kirk’s legacy. Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, has been charged and linked to the crime through DNA evidence.
House passes resolution to honor Charlie Kirk as dozens of Democrats withhold support
A resolution honoring the life of Charlie Kirk passed the House Friday during a fight to fund the government, splitting the Democratic caucus.
The resolution passed 310-58, with unified Republican support. Democrats were all over the board, with 95 members voting in support, 58 opposing, and 38 other Democrats voting present.
House Democratic leadership told the caucus in a meeting on Thursday that they would be supporting the resolution but that their members could vote with their “conscience.” The party has been split in the handling of the Kirk assassination as the party moves to condemn political violence, while some in the party do not agree with the language describing Kirk in the bill.
“Empathy is not a celebration. I empathize with his family and his children, but he was a racist, hateful person,” said Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) of Detroit. “I represent the blackest city in America and he was very, very racist toward black people, black women, and I cannot in good conscience celebrate him.”
The resolution was introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to honor the life of Kirk and condemn political violence. It praises him as a “courageous American patriot” and says he was “always seeking to elevate truth, foster understanding, and strengthen the Republic.”
The National Republican Congressional Committee has already begun running ads slamming Democrats who don’t plan to support the resolution, citing a Democratic member telling Axios they are being “set up.” Another Democratic lawmaker told the Washington Examiner that “everyone feels very differently” and that the vote will be “all over the board.”
“The modern Democrat Party is simply too radical and unhinged to condemn a politically motivated assassination and honor a man and father of two whose only crime was loving America, winning the debate in the proper fashion, and inspiring others to do the same,” NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella wrote in a press release.
CHARLIE KIRK PUTS HOUSE DEMOCRATS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Kirk, 31, was assassinated last Wednesday at an event at Utah Valley University. The Republican was the co-founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative organization that was instrumental in rallying young voters to the Republican Party and for President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with Kirk’s murder and say he’s been linked to the crime through a DNA match on the gun and text messages.
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