The House of Representatives on Sept. 19 passed a resolution remembering conservative influencer Charlie Kirk and condemning his assassination.
The tally was 310–58 with 38 voting “present.”
House Resolution 719 was introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and cosponsored by 196 Republicans. No Democrats cosponsored it.
Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10 during an event at Utah Valley University while answering an attendee’s question about mass shootings. This appearance was part of his “American Comeback” tour. He was 31 years old. He is survived by his wife, Erika Kirk, and their two young children. His funeral is scheduled for Sept. 21.
The resolution states that Kirk “was a devoted Christian, who boldly lived out his faith with conviction, courage, and compassion,” and “a dedicated husband,” and “a loving father to their daughter and son, exemplifying the virtues of faith, fidelity, and fatherhood.”…
House Passes Resolution to Honor Charlie Kirk
