The House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, with 95 Democrats voting in favor, joining 215 Republicans. However, 58 Democrats voted against the resolution, 38 voted "present," and 22 did not vote. Democratic leaders encouraged members to support the resolution but allowed individual judgment. Notable Democratic opponents included Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez, Pramila Jayapal, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Jasmine Crockett. Some Democrats who voted in favor feared political violence if they opposed it. The resolution praised Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, as a "courageous American patriot" and condemned political violence following his assassination. The vote was politically complex due to Kirk's controversial views and rhetoric.
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