{"id":2488619,"date":"2025-09-19T11:46:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T15:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-kirk-resolution-despite-democratic-resistance\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T11:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T15:46:44","slug":"house-passes-kirk-resolution-despite-democratic-resistance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-kirk-resolution-despite-democratic-resistance\/","title":{"rendered":"House passes Kirk resolution despite Democratic resistance"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-passes-kirk-resolution-despite-democratic-resistance%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2488619&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S. House of Representatives passed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressman-introduces-resolution-to-honor-life-and-legacy-of-rush-limbaugh\/\" title=\"Congressman Introduces ... To ... Life And Legacy Of Rush Limbaugh\">resolution honoring<\/a> Charlie Kirk, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservative-activist-rogan-ohandley-talks-electoral-college-big-tech-more-with-oan\/\" title=\"Conservative activist Rogan O\u2019Handley talks Electoral College, Big Tech &amp; more with OAN\">conservative activist<\/a> and co-founder of Turning Point USA, who was recently assassinated. The resolution, introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson, praises Kirk as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secret-service-conveyed-threat-against-pelosi-to-capitol-police-after-breach-watchdog\/\" title=\"Secret Service Conveyed Threat Against Pelosi to Capitol Police After Breach: Watchdog\">courageous patriot<\/a> 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&#8217;s language, citing Kirk&#8217;s controversial reputation. The National Republican Congressional Committee criticized Democrats who opposed the measure, framing the party as unwilling to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-biggs-democrats-misleading-jan-6-narrative-more-detrimental-to-our-republic-than-the-day-itself\/\" title=\"Rep. Biggs: ...\u2019 \u2018Misleading\u2019 Jan. 6 Narrative \u2018More Detrimental to Our Republic than the Day Itself\u2019\">condemn political violence<\/a> and honor Kirk&#8217;s legacy. Kirk&#8217;s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, has been charged and linked to the crime through DNA evidence. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">House passes resolution to honor Charlie Kirk as dozens of Democrats withhold support<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2235050\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A resolution honoring the life of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/charlie-kirk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charlie Kirk<\/a> passed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/news\/house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House<\/a> Friday during a fight to fund the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/government\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">government<\/a>, splitting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Democratic<\/a> caucus.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3815325\/texas-senate-race-ugly-cornyn-documents-paxton-affair\/\">Texas Senate race gets ugly with Cornyn document request over Paxton&#8217;s alleged affair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3814920\/republicans-political-shifts-free-speech-kirk-kimmel\/\">Republicans redefine boundaries of free speech<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/3810539\/mark-teixeira-seeks-gop-nomination-texas-house-seat\/\">Is Mark Teixeira going from big league baseball diamonds to the halls of Congress?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>House Democratic leadership told the caucus in a meeting on Thursday that they would be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3814600\/charlie-kirk-resolution-vote-house-democrats-spotlight\/\">supporting the resolution<\/a> but that their members could vote with their &ldquo;conscience.&rdquo; 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Empathy is not a celebration. I empathize with his family and his children, but he was a racist, hateful person,&rdquo; said Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) of Detroit. &ldquo;I represent the blackest city in America and he was very, very racist toward black people, black women, and I cannot&nbsp;in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >good conscience celebrate<\/a> him.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>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 &ldquo;courageous American patriot&rdquo; and says he was &ldquo;always seeking to elevate truth, foster understanding, and strengthen the Republic.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The National Republican Congressional Committee has already begun running ads slamming Democrats who don&rsquo;t plan to support the resolution, citing a Democratic member telling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/09\/18\/charlie-kirk-house-democrats-vote-condemn-honor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Axios<\/em><\/a>  they are being &ldquo;set up.&rdquo; Another Democratic lawmaker told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> that &ldquo;everyone feels very differently&rdquo; and that the vote will be &ldquo;all over the board.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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,&rdquo; NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella wrote in a press release.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3814600\/charlie-kirk-resolution-vote-house-democrats-spotlight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CHARLIE KIRK PUTS HOUSE DEMOCRATS IN THE SPOTLIGHT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kirk, 31, was assassinated last Wednesday at an event at Utah Valley University. The Republican was the co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/turning-point-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turning Point USA<\/a>, a conservative organization that was instrumental in rallying young voters to the Republican Party and for President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with Kirk&rsquo;s murder and say he&rsquo;s been linked to the crime through a DNA match on the gun and text messages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House honors Charlie Kirk; many Democrats withhold support<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3691,"featured_media":2488620,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP25261057265217_f3fb79-e1758294382617.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[63693,3653,63692,4762],"class_list":["post-2488619","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-democratic-resistance","tag-house","tag-kirk-resolution","tag-legislation"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP25261057265217_f3fb79-e1758294382617.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2488619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3691"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2488619"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2488619\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2488623,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2488619\/revisions\/2488623"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2488620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2488619"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2488619"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2488619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}