Lawmakers voted 310 to 58 to approve the resolution introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and 165 GOP lawmakers. House Democrats, including Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, rejected the measure celebrating Kirk’s life by citing their disagreement with his political views.
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“Such acts of politically motivated violence are antithetical to the principles of a free republic, in which differences of opinion are to be debated—not silenced—with civility, reason, and mutual respect,” the resolution reads in part.
Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10 during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have charged suspected assassin Tyler Robinson, 22, with aggravated murder, a capital offense. Robinson has been reported to have ties to far-left ideology.
At the time of his death, Kirk was 31. The assassinated conservative activist leaves behind a widow and two young children.
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The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), House Republicans’ campaign arm, torched Democrats for voting against the resolution honoring Kirk’s legacy and denouncing political violence.
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The Senate passed a similar resolution by unanimous consent earlier in the week. The upper chamber also passed a resolution to establish a “National Day of Remembrance” for the slain activist on Thursday. The commemorative day will be on Oct. 14, Kirk’s birthday.
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