House approves resolution honoring Charlie Kirk with dozens of Democrats opposed
September 19, 2025
The House has passed a resolution honoring the late Charlie Kirk over significant Democratic opposition. A resolution praising “the life and legacy” of Kirk passed the Republican-controlled House with 310 votes in favor. While House Democratic leadership supported the measure, 58 voted against it and more voted “present.” It followed a week of heightened tensions in Congress over the assassination of Kirk that included a failed GOP attempt to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar for comments about Kirk. Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Democrats who voted against the resolution. It came just days before Kirk’s funeral in Arizona.