Democratic leaders will support resolution honoring Charlie Kirk

[Celerity]

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5510491-democratic-leaders-charlie-kirk-resolution/

House Democratic leaders will vote in favor of a GOP resolution condemning political violence and celebrating Charlie Kirk in the wake of last week’s fatal shooting of the conservative activist in Utah — a measure expected to hit the floor later this week.

In a closed-door meeting in the Capitol basement Thursday morning, top leaders informed rank-and-file lawmakers they will support the resolution, though they will not push other members to do the same.

The vote is a tricky one for Democrats. While Democratic lawmakers in the Capitol have been unanimous in condemning Kirk’s killing — and political violence in general — they were also no fans of the conservative activist and many of the political positions he promoted.

That was especially true in the realm of race and civil rights, where Kirk’s criticisms of the Civil Rights Act, Martin Luther King, Jr., and gay and transgender rights have been soundly denounced by Democrats on and off of Capitol Hill. Many saw him as a divisive figure in the mold of President Trump.

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[CrispyQ]

1. And they wonder why people are complaining that the Democratic Party isn't taking a hard enough stand against fascism.

WTF? WTF? WTF?

IMO this validates this whole CK bullshit. JFC, our party is fucking tone deaf.

[QueerDuck]

20. BS! It means that our party leaders know how to avoid traps.

[CrispyQ]

37. In that case, we've been avoiding traps since Reagan & here the fuck we are.

Voting for this is abandoning our ideals & honoring a bigot, & it's goddamned fucking cowardly.

[QueerDuck]

41. Well, anyway. Try not to worry too much. It's only as important as you let it become.

Water off a duck's back. Let it go. Move on. I plan to focus on things that actually matter. In the grand scheme of things, this is a political stunt that does not matter.

[CrispyQ]

45. Well I happen to think this does matter. -nt

[QueerDuck]

65. Worrying won't change anything. So the energy spent doing that could be put to better use, yes?

It's a no-win setup. Damned if they do and damned if they don't and our leaders know that. Rock, meet hard-place. So why would anyone here contribute to making it worse than it really is? Why throw gasoline on something that's merely smoldering and that would otherwise be forgotten by this time next week? Why blow it out of proportion? Why do and say things that make Democrats look bad?

Let it go. Move on. Find something else to focus on.

[CrispyQ]

91. Your time management & life advice isn't wanted or needed. Bye. -nt

[QueerDuck]

94. Well... It remains unclear how worry will solve anything.

If it actually worked, I'd encourage everyone to worry worry worry until all of our problems were solved and all our ailments cured. But in reality it's not useful. Hard work is what's needed. Along with smart strategy and planning.

[Crunchy Frog]

67. Yeah, I kind of think that the country going fascist and our party leaders bowing down to it is kind of important.

And it will absolutely have repercussions far beyond a simple "political stunt".

I support people's right to be apathetic about politics, but don't really expect to see it on a political discussion board.

[QueerDuck]

79. Oh. I see. Are you suggesting that I do not belong here?

I was unaware that 100% agreement is requirement. If that's the case, then it's no longer a place for discussion and instead becomes just place to look-at-each-other-and-nod-in-agreement.

What you incorrectly perceive as my being "apathetic" is actually my being realistic and seeing it for what it is. Except for those who want to make this a bigger deal than it really is (or who want to use this as a cudgel against Democrats... which I suspect is exactly what the GOP wants) this whole thing will be largely forgotten by this time next week.

[Crunchy Frog]

85. I'm putting you on ignore now so that we won't have to interact with each other.

I don't think this discussion is very productive.

[QueerDuck]

88. If someone "puts on ignore" everyone they disagree with, then what's the point?

It becomes an echo chamber of one's on creation. And that doesn't seem to be very "productive" either.

Anyway, okay, well... good bye (bye.. bye... bye...)

[MrsCheaplaugh]

100. "Move on. Let it go."

When the brownshirts are kicking down your door, is that what you'll be saying?

[QueerDuck]

105. Sorry. That's an absurd analogy. The two things do not compare.

Me: "Darn... I got a little paper cut opening this envelope. Oh well... it'll heal by tomorrow."

Alarmist: "Sure, it's just a paper cut today, but when you slice your finger with a cleaver, is that what you'll be saying?" or "When it gets infected and you end up on life support, is that what you'll be saying?"

Me: "I'm so proud of my son who just learned to ride a bike."

Alarmist: "Sure, but when he's injured in a motorcycle accident, will you still be proud?"

See? Anything can be taken to ridiculous extremes, and doing so doesn't make the argument any stronger. Instead it reveals the weakness of the argument or objection.

Look, I understand that you're not happy about it. But the level of angst and hatred directed toward Democrats is over the top. This will all blow over in a few days. Reasonable people will have completely forgotten about it. We can't afford the luxury of obsessing over the little things and allowing ourselves to fall into GOP no-win "traps" that create division and distrust. The GOP is creating a situation wherein those who have a predisposition to dislike Democratic leadership are being handed a cudgel with which to continue their attacks.

It accomplishes nothing and it's all so pointless. The sky is not falling and brownshirts are not kicking down my door.

[agingdem]

102. our ideals have never mattered when it comes to election cycles...

I'm 77 and there's a pattern, a not very subtle one...Republicans take the election and they shit the bed...and then Democrats take the next election, not because of our "everyone deserves healthcare/a decent job/a home/an education/ our seniors to live with dignity..nope, none of that...Democrats are elected to launder the soiled sheets...and if we miss a spot then Republicans bellow "our country is a mess and it's the Dems fault" and they take the next cycle....

[Samael13]

98. I disagree

This is a trap they haven't avoided. Young liberal voters are already feeling disenfranchised by the democratic party. This will worsen that feeling and cause then to either sit out or vote for 3rd party candidates that they feel better represent them. Either way it means less votes for democrats. That was the real trap set.

[themaguffin]

47. They have to do this. Fortunately many who understand politics get this. Move on.

[CrispyQ]

49. They should be able to figure out how to condemn political violence without honoring a GD bigot. -nt

[Passages]

2. Charlie Kirk, White Supremacist, Dead at 31

By
Vernellia Randall

Parent Category: Stereotype, Bias, Racism
Category:
Whiteness and White Privilege
13 September 2025
Hits: 8681

Charlie Kirk built himself into the face of a conservative youth movement through Turning Point USA (TPUSA). Behind the branding of “patriotism” and “freedom,” the record shows a pattern of rhetoric, organizational culture, and alliances that echoed white supremacist and Christian nationalist ideologies. The Southern Poverty Law Center documented how TPUSA repeatedly framed immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, and racial justice advocates as existential threats to “white Christian America,” warning followers that their families, religion, and entire way of life were under attack. In later years, Kirk openly embraced Christian nationalist language, claiming that liberty was only possible with a Christian population—a narrative tying freedom to demographic dominance, a cornerstone of supremacist logic (SPLC).

On race, Kirk was blunt and dismissive. He denied the existence of systemic racism, called white privilege a “racist idea,” and vilified critical race theory as dangerous indoctrination. In one speech, he called George Floyd a “scumbag,” showing open contempt for a man whose death triggered a national reckoning on race and policing (WHYY). These rhetorical choices were not accidental—they functioned as a political strategy to delegitimize Black pain and deny the realities of structural racism in America
https://racism.org/articles/defining-racism/white-privilege/12835-charlie-kirk-white-supremacist

[Scrivener7]

3. "What else can our Congress leaders DOOOOOO? We're out of pooowwwer!"

They can not vote for shit like this, for one thing.

"But, but, the article says if they don't vote for it, republicans might say mean things about them!!!11!! We can't have that!!@!!"

This is disgusting.

[dalton99a]

4. The troll who called for Biden to be executed

[leftstreet]

5. Is this satire?

(Yeah, I know it's not)

[sop]

6. Profiles in courage

[dalton99a]

9. The best way to resist is to cooperate

[Bettie]

11. I think the right word might be

collaborate.

[durablend]

36. Bend over sounds more accurate

[Bettie]

46. Yeah, that works too

it's all too much.

[Dave Bowman]

80. Or: We must destroy the constitution to save it.

We live in dangerous times.

[Vogon_Glory]

77. We need a chicken or a scardy-cat emoji.

[Keepthesoulalive]

7. Which members of congress

We need a list of or it’s clickbait.

[Celerity]

59. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said at the Thursday morning meeting that his leadership team will vote

for the resolution, according to a half dozen lawmakers and aides familiar with his remarks.

https://www.axios.com/2025/09/18/charlie-kirk-resolution-vote-democrats-violence

[Keepthesoulalive]

62. If they vote for it

And I want names,I will then believe they work for the enemy. I will support anyone who is a true patriot who runs against them.

[Celerity]

63. We'll have the complete vote list when they vote tomorrow. I'll post it then, unless (very possible) some beat me to it

[Celerity]

109. here are the actual votes today (95 Dems ended up voting for it)

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220654146#post108

[Keepthesoulalive]

110. Cowardice

Let’s hope we can find candidates with brains and courage.
I know the bill was worded in a way to make it look like anyone who disagreed was in favor of political violence, but don’t give in to Republicans trap to avoid confrontation.
I will still vote for democrats in spite of their spineless actions, they are still better than republicans.

[Vogon_Glory]

76. This is infuriating. If he HAD to let the Repuds pass it,

couldn’t he have just voted “present”?!! I am sick and tired of our leadership rolling over and playing dead.

[Arazi]

8. Kirk called for President Biden to be slaughtered

Now they’re going to honor Charlie Kirk.

🙄

And Dems wonder why their approval numbers are 12%

[UTUSN]

10. Have there been Resolutions honoring any or all victims of gun violence?

[Celerity]

14. House Democrats are circulating a measure denouncing political violence ahead of an expected Friday vote on a resolution

honoring the late conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/09/18/congress/democratic-resolution-condemns-political-violence-00571288

The Democratic resolution, which is being led by Reps. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) and Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) and was obtained by POLITICO, lists over a half-dozen recent violent incidents committed against members of both parties and “condemns all forms of political violence, including assassination and attempted assassination of public officials, candidates, and public figures, regardless of political party or ideology.”

House Democratic leadership isn’t formally whipping on the Kirk resolution, which is expected to draw sizable Democratic support but has still caused some quiet consternation among the caucus because of its praise for the late activist. The new measure could give wary Democrats an alternative to co-sponsor and signal their condemnation of Kirk’s killing without praising his ideas or career.

[LeftInTX]

74. Good. Counteract and see if the GOP signs on.

[sop]

31. House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, continue to block the installation of a commemorative plaque

honoring the police officers who defended the Capitol during the January 6, 2021, attack.

[Volaris]

34. Theyre getting sued for it, too. And theyre gonna lose that suit

so fucking hard Speaker HouseElf is gonna have to notify his kid about it.

[newdeal2]

12. I would skip the vote

And put out a signed statement saying that I condemn political violence. And then introduce gun control legislation and ask that Republicans support it in CK's honor.

[Ping Tung]

13. They now consider the Constitution just some unfortunate collateral damage.

Getting into politics is like stepping in dog shit . Che Guevara/b]

[MorbidButterflyTat]

15. Ooooh! The boogymen in the closed door basement!

This doesn't even bother to mention a source, not even one "speaking on the condition of anonymity."

However it does say:

"It’s unclear how many Democrats will oppose the resolution. But given the sensitivity of the topic, Democratic leaders are not whipping the vote, instead leaving it to individual lawmakers to decide whether to support the measure."

How democratic of them.

Meanwhile:

Link to tweet

[CrispyQ]

43. Senator Murphy has been warning for a long time that this is a 5-alarm fire.

The whole party should be as concerned & it's concerning that they're not.

[Ferrets are Cool]

16. Fuck, fuck, fuckity fuck,

It's no fucking wonder we lose.

[LuvLoogie]

17. Yes let's conflate Charlie Kreist and his myriad bigotries with a wish to condemn political violence.

Let's imbue his hate-fueled rhetoric with somber "holiness."

Jefferies and Schumer are signing on to this?

[Celerity]

19. It is a House resolution, so Schumer is not involved.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/719/text

RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk.

Whereas Charles “Charlie” James Kirk, born October 14, 1993, was a courageous American patriot, whose life was tragically and unjustly cut short in an act of political violence on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University;

Whereas Charlie Kirk was a devoted Christian, who boldly lived out his faith with conviction, courage, and compassion;

Whereas Charlie Kirk was a dedicated husband to his beloved wife, Erika Kirk, and a loving father to their daughter and son, exemplifying the virtues of faith, fidelity, and fatherhood;

Whereas Charlie Kirk was a fierce defender of the American founding and its timeless principles of life, liberty, limited government, and individual responsibility;

Whereas Charlie Kirk, at 18 years old, founded Turning Point USA in 2012, a student movement with the mission to “identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government”;

Whereas Charlie Kirk became one of the most prominent voices in America, engaging in respectful, civil discourse across college campuses, media platforms, and national forums, always seeking to elevate truth, foster understanding, and strengthen the Republic;

Whereas Charlie Kirk personified the values of the First Amendment, exercising his God-given right to speak freely, challenge prevailing narratives, and did so with honor, courage, and respect for his fellow Americans;

Whereas Charlie Kirk’s commitment to civil discussion and debate stood as a model for young Americans across the political spectrum, and he worked tirelessly to promote unity without compromising on conviction;

Whereas the assassination of Charlie Kirk was not only a heinous act of violence, but a sobering reminder of the growing threat posed by political extremism and hatred in our society;

Whereas 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;

Whereas the rise in targeted violence against individuals for their political beliefs undermines the very fabric of our constitutional democracy and chills the free exchange of ideas essential to a healthy civic society;

Whereas leaders at every level—government, education, media, and beyond—must stand united in unequivocal condemnation of political violence, regardless of their ideology;

Whereas the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk must not be allowed to deepen the divides in our Nation, but instead serve as a turning point to recommit ourselves to better angels, and to the timeless American principles of liberty governed by truth and the virtues of peaceful dialogue; and

Whereas Charlie Kirk would not have us respond to his death with despair, but rather with renewed purpose—to speak truth with courage, to stand firm in faith, to seek unity while standing firm in principle, and to serve as living reminders of the values he championed: faith, family, and freedom: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the assassination of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk, and all forms of political violence;

(2) commends and honors the dedicated law enforcement and emergency personnel for their tireless efforts in finding the suspect responsible for the assassination of Charlie Kirk and urges the administration of swift justice to the suspect;

(3) extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to Charlie Kirk’s family, including his wife, Erika, and their two young children, and prays for comfort, peace, and healing in this time of unspeakable loss;

(4) honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie Kirk, whose steadfast dedication to the Constitution, civil discourse, and Biblical truth inspired a generation to cherish and defend the blessings of liberty; and

(5) calls upon all Americans—regardless of race, party affiliation, or creed—to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans.

[Passages]

35. A model ??

a model for young Americans across the political spectrum, and he worked tirelessly to promote unity without compromising on conviction;

What a travesty.

[pfitz59]

60. Plenty of white washing there

Try using his actual words

[Autumn]

95. Good thing that maggots can't read. That bullshit is enough to gag a maggot to death.

civil discourse? Isn't this asshole the one who said Biden should get the death penalty for crimes against America? Democratic leadership is willing to vote for that piece of shit resolutions???

We are so fucked.

[Buns_of_Fire]

21. I don't know that this is a hill I'd bother to fight for.

Just vote against it and leave it at that. The yeas and nays will be recorded. There are bigger fascists to fry.

[LearnedHand]

81. Every single bending of the knee to the republican framework drives the sword deeper into Dem hearts

Everything fucking counts, especially when they’ve chosen NO HILLS to die on.

[Buns_of_Fire]

90. I understand your point. It's just that all the debate about Kirk

is giving him more importance than a pissant Nazi podcaster deserves.

[JCMach1]

22. Fuck this noise, we need to let leadership know how we feel

Sometimes saying nothing is the best thing you can do.

Damn it! 😖

[ecstatic]

104. Good idea. It's been a while but they're going to hear from me today. Nt

[msongs]

23. is there any democrat who would actually do something so effing stupid as to vote for this? nt

[Celerity]

24. we will see the ones who do vote for it tomorrow

[Scrivener7]

48. Apparently.

https://www.axios.com/2025/09/18/charlie-kirk-house-democrats-vote-condemn-honor

The latest: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said in Democrats' closed-door caucus meeting Thursday morning that leadership will vote for the resolution, according to multiple lawmakers who were present.

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The guy was assassinated," said Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), telling Axios he plans to vote for the resolution.

Wonder who is included in "the leadership."

[Celerity]

68. The official top Dem House leadership team is Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, Pete Aguilar, Ted Lieu, and Joe Neguse

https://www.house.gov/leadership

[LeftInTX]

75. Yes. Those who are in swing districts. Those in safe districts are gonna pass on it.

Either way, they will hold their noses.

The resolution has two parts. Honoring Kirk and condemning violence. It's double edged.

[Scrivener7]

96. No one should be signing on to this. No one. It's glorifying hate. It is un-American.

"Swing districts" does not excuse it.

If ANY Democrat votes for this, we stand for nothing.

[Queso Delicioso]

25. Nope. No way.

Not a single thin dime from me for any Dem who goes along with this horseshit.

[Xavier Breath]

26. God damn, you have to hand it to the Rethugs.

They play a tune and the Democrats elbow one another getting onto the dance floor.

Un-fucking-believable.

[LeftInTX]

82. The Senate apparently unanimously passed a resolution. It was toned down from the House version

https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/17/mike-lee-resolution-condemning-charlie-kirk-death/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=dn-social&utm_campaign=twitter&utm_content=deseretnews

Whereas Charlie Kirk was horrifically assassinated on
September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University while speaking
to a large group of college students;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a devoted husband, father, and
Christian;
Whereas, in 2012, Charlie Kirk founded Turning Point USA, a
conservative campus advocacy group that quickly became one of
the fastest growing college campus chapter organizations in
the country; and
Whereas Charlie Kirk frequently engaged college students of
all political backgrounds in open debates and discussion,
encouraging civil discourse on college campuses and among
college students: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk in the
strongest possible terms;
(2) extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to
Charlie Kirk's family, including his wife, Erika, and their
two young children; and
(3) honors Charlie Kirk's commitment to the constitutional
principles of civil discussion and debate between all people
of the United States, regardless of political affiliation.

[CentralMass]

27. Giving a sieg-heil to "Mein Fuhrer" can't be too far away.

[marble falls]

28. I'd never ever say that this is an attempt to blunt GOP criticism. But it is a bad move for whatever reason.

[BlueTsunami2018]

29. I hope some of them vote against it.

Kirk deserves no accolades.

Remember, 21 fascists refused to vote for the gold medal awards to the Jan 6th Capitol police.

[Redleg]

30. Why does this resolution need to be paired with honoring Charlie Kirk?

Oh, I know why. They want to offer a poison pill to the Democrats and dare them to not support a resolution to reduce violent rhetoric.

[milestogo]

32. This man deserves no honor.

[GreenWave]

33. What about the post Charlie Kirk slander spewing from the pachyderms?

[Vinca]

38. WTF? That's like an endorsement of Charlie Kirk's feelings on trans people or women or gun rights over life.

[DET]

39. Which 'top leaders'?

What the hell are they thinking? We’re at the point of completely losing free speech and these ‘leaders’ think this is going to help? You can’t get stepped on unless you lie down first. Anyone who votes for this ridiculous resolution is begging to be stepped on.

[Celerity]

56. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said at the Thursday morning meeting that his leadership team will vote

for the resolution, according to a half dozen lawmakers and aides familiar with his remarks.

https://www.axios.com/2025/09/18/charlie-kirk-resolution-vote-democrats-violence

[DET]

70. Then they Need to Go

I couldn’t read the whole Axios article (not a subscriber), but it appears that the leaders are afraid of violence from the right. That’s too bad. They’re there to lead, not to cower. The right is itching for violence, and they’ll probably get it - whatever we do. I thought we learned a long time ago that capitulation does not buy peace. Either stand up or get out of the way.

[Celerity]

71. non paywalled link

https://archive.ph/dMvGk

[DET]

78. Thanks!

Can’t these members think outside the box? This does not have to be an all or nothing issue. Democrats can write their own resolution condemning violence, without the florid BS elevating Kirk to a saint. Then they could stand in unison and just not vote on Johnson’s asinine piece of work.

I saw that Joe Neguse is considered part of House leadership. I’ll be especially upset if he votes for the Johnson resolution. IMHO, he has been one of the most impressive up and coming Democratic House members. And I thought that Ted Lieu had too much personal integrity to cave to this threat. We shall see.

[MineralMan]

40. Which Democratic Leaders Said This?

If they're running again in 2026, I suggest that the primaries in their states should reflect that.

[Celerity]

57. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said at the Thursday morning meeting that his leadership team will vote

for the resolution, according to a half dozen lawmakers and aides familiar with his remarks.

https://www.axios.com/2025/09/18/charlie-kirk-resolution-vote-democrats-violence

[mwmisses4289]

42. So contact them.

Let them know your displeasure. Phone. Email. Write an old fashioned letter. Let them know how you feel about this resolution.
For that matter, let the repukes know also. Yes they will probably ignore you, but make your displeasure known.

[walkingman]

44. I think the white christian nationalists are trying to make Charlie Kirk the white MLK?

They will probably name roads after him, even have a national holiday - this fits their version of America.

[pecosbob]

50. Boo.

[Quiet Em]

51. I've heard that some Democrats are disgusted, and some others are frightened about being targeted.

I think the Democrats should just draft their own resolution codemning the shooting only. Sign that and go home. Or just take a long weekend and don't show up tomorrow.

[Celerity]

52. they did draft their own, see post 14

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220654146#post14

[Quiet Em]

53. That's perfect.

Thank you.

[617Blue]

54. They wonder why my wallet is closed. *

[kacekwl]

55. Just issue a statement I would be

more than happy to vote for this if CK name is left off. Giving the examples stated here. Calling for President Biden's execution, stoning gays, against for civil rights act etc.

[Duncan Grant]

58. This is why there's no effective resistance movement. They're not doing enough.

My representatives are apparently unprincipled opportunists who enable right-wing authoritarianism.

I’m no longer surprised by their weakness, ineffective leadership and inability to meet this moment in history.

[Emile]

61. Is this the Onion?

[maxrandb]

64. At the very least, they could introduce amendments to the resolution to add the Minnesota Dems that were murdered

By real political violence.

We still don't know if the White Mormon from a "devout" religious, gun-humping MAGA family killed Kirk for his "politics", or if he killed him because he thought he was an asshole.

[MichMan]

106. You must have missed it; it passed unanimously.

June 25

The U.S. House unanimously adopted a resolution Wednesday condemning the June 14 attacks on former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were killed by a gunman, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, who were wounded.

The resolution, sponsored by Rep. Kelly Morrison, who represents Minnesota’s 3rd District – which includes Brooklyn Park, where the Hortmans lived – also condemned political violence. Each of the seven other members of Minnesota’s bipartisan U.S. House delegation co-sponsored the legislation and spoke in support on the House floor this week.

No House member spoke against the resolution during brief floor debate Tuesday. It passed 424-0 Wednesday, with eight members not voting.There was a resolution several weeks ago regarding the Minnesota legislators . It passed 424-0

https://www.eplocalnews.org/2025/06/26/u-s-house-approves-resolution-denouncing-minnesota-shootings-political-violence/

[Emile]

66. I strongly support

that we get new democratic leadership.

[La Coliniere]

69. Fuck this shit.

Again, Democrats are portraying themselves as the inauthentic opposition party. This is utterly ridiculous and shameful.

[flvegan]

72. I'm so glad they could agree and unite over *checks notes*

(FTA) "Kirk’s life and work, praising him as one who engaged in “respectful, civil discourse” and “worked tirelessly to promote unity without compromising on conviction.”

Nice work, kids. We're all super proud of you! Everything *waves arms all around* in this is just fine.

[GoodRaisin]

73. Why would any Democrat "celebrate" Charlie Kirk? Condemn his killing, fine, but

“celebrate” or “honor” him is baloney. Why say things you don’t believe in? And your constituents don’t believe in. That’s craziness.

[CentralMass]

92. ☝️

[Dave Bowman]

83. What's next? A Nobel peace prize? A national holiday?

This is total madness.

[travelingthrulife]

84. A resolution honoring a hate-mongerer. Great.

[Ars Longa]

86. Why not a resolution honoring Jimmy Kimmel and Free speech??

Last edited Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:43 PM - Edit history (2)

'Seems more appropriate!!!
(on edit)
Also Melissa Hortmann and the MN Leg's

[Blue Full Moon]

87. Where's Melissa Hortman's

[MichMan]

107. Passed unanimously on June 25th. You must have missed it.

The U.S. House unanimously adopted a resolution Wednesday condemning the June 14 attacks on former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were killed by a gunman, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, who were wounded.

The resolution, sponsored by Rep. Kelly Morrison, who represents Minnesota’s 3rd District – which includes Brooklyn Park, where the Hortmans lived – also condemned political violence. Each of the seven other members of Minnesota’s bipartisan U.S. House delegation co-sponsored the legislation and spoke in support on the House floor this week.

No House member spoke against the resolution during brief floor debate Tuesday. It passed 424-0 Wednesday, with eight members not voting.

https://www.eplocalnews.org/2025/06/26/u-s-house-approves-resolution-denouncing-minnesota-shootings-political-violence/

[Docreed2003]

89. Infuriating and asinine

Why must our leadership agree to such a humiliation ritual?
We can absolutely oppose political violence without "celebrating" Charlie Kirk. If leadership is bowing to pressure to support a bill praising or celebrating Kirk, this is absolutely the wrong move, no matter what the motive.

[Solly Mack]

93. ...

[Hotler]

97. .......

[Nanjeanne]

99. Disgraceful to sign on to that given the Charlie Kirk whitewashing. They should say that they

consider all forms of violence, political and non political, and as a counter proposal they can do a resolution that eliminates any reference to Kirk but honors all victims of violence and couple it with a gun control resolution.

They also need use Kirk’s own words as an example of why they cannot vote in favor of this.

[Turbineguy]

101. Like this?

[ecstatic]

103. SMH. This is very disappointing

The stuff that Kirk said was very hurtful and harmful.

Why are you bending over like a bunch of cowards?

Why do we constantly let the gop set the narrative, set the agenda, and set the talking points?

I'm just so disappointed. You're about to praise a white supremacist on the house floor because... why?

[Celerity]

108. Here are the House Dems who voted Yea (95), Present (38), and Nay (58) on the HOUSE version of the Charlie Kirk bill,

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plus the 22 Dems who did not vote at all.

The House version is more RW than the watered-down Senate version.

All of the Dem leadership (Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, Pete Aguilar, Ted Lieu, and Joe Neguse) voted Yea, except for Neguse of Colorado, who was one of 22 Dems who did not vote at all.

Roll Call 282 | Bill Number: H. Res. 719

https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025282

Sep 19, 2025, 10:53 AM | 119th Congress, 1st Session

Vote Question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk

Vote Type: Yea-And-Nay

Status: Passed



Yea (Dem official leadership in bold)

Aguilar Democratic California Yea
Ansari Democratic Arizona Yea
Auchincloss Democratic Massachusetts Yea
Balint Democratic Vermont Yea
Bera Democratic California Yea
Boyle (PA) Democratic Pennsylvania Yea
Budzinski Democratic Illinois Yea
Case Democratic Hawaii Yea
Chu Democratic California Yea
Cisneros Democratic California Yea
Clark (MA) Democratic Massachusetts Yea
Correa Democratic California Yea
Costa Democratic California Yea
Courtney Democratic Connecticut Yea
Craig Democratic Minnesota Yea
Crow Democratic Colorado Yea
Cuellar Democratic Texas Yea
Davids (KS) Democratic Kansas Yea
Davis (NC) Democratic North Carolina Yea
Dean (PA) Democratic Pennsylvania Yea
DeLauro Democratic Connecticut Yea
DelBene Democratic Washington Yea
Deluzio Democratic Pennsylvania Yea
Dingell Democratic Michigan Yea
Elfreth Democratic Maryland Yea
Fletcher Democratic Texas Yea
Foster Democratic Illinois Yea
Gillen Democratic New York Yea
Golden (ME) Democratic Maine Yea
Gonzalez, V. Democratic Texas Yea
Gottheimer Democratic New Jersey Yea
Gray Democratic California Yea
Harder (CA) Democratic California Yea
Himes Democratic Connecticut Yea
Houlahan Democratic Pennsylvania Yea
Hoyer Democratic Maryland Yea
Huffman Democratic California Yea
Jeffries Democratic New York Yea
Kaptur Democratic Ohio Yea
Keating Democratic Massachusetts Yea
Landsman Democratic Ohio Yea
Larsen (WA) Democratic Washington Yea
Larson (CT) Democratic Connecticut Yea
Lee (NV) Democratic Nevada Yea
Levin Democratic California Yea
Liccardo Democratic California Yea
Lieu Democratic California Yea
Lofgren Democratic California Yea
Lynch Democratic Massachusetts Yea
Magaziner Democratic Rhode Island Yea
Mannion Democratic New York Yea
McBride Democratic Delaware Yea
McClain Delaney Democratic Maryland Yea
McCollum Democratic Minnesota Yea
McDonald Rivet Democratic Michigan Yea
McGarvey Democratic Kentucky Yea
McGovern Democratic Massachusetts Yea
Meeks Democratic New York Yea
Min Democratic California Yea
Morelle Democratic New York Yea
Morrison Democratic Minnesota Yea
Moskowitz Democratic Florida Yea
Mrvan Democratic Indiana Yea
Nadler Democratic New York Yea
Neal Democratic Massachusetts Yea
Olszewski Democratic Maryland Yea
Pallone Democratic New Jersey Yea
Panetta Democratic California Yea
Pappas Democratic New Hampshire Yea
Perez Democratic Washington Yea
Peters Democratic California Yea
Pou Democratic New Jersey Yea
Raskin Democratic Maryland Yea
Riley (NY) Democratic New York Yea
Rivas Democratic California Yea
Ross Democratic North Carolina Yea
Ryan Democratic New York Yea
Schneider Democratic Illinois Yea
Scholten Democratic Michigan Yea
Schrier Democratic Washington Yea
Scott, David Democratic Georgia Yea
Sherrill Democratic New Jersey Yea
Smith (WA) Democratic Washington Yea
Sorensen Democratic Illinois Yea
Soto Democratic Florida Yea
Stanton Democratic Arizona Yea
Stevens Democratic Michigan Yea
Suozzi Democratic New York Yea
Takano Democratic California Yea
Titus Democratic Nevada Yea
Trahan Democratic Massachusetts Yea
Tran Democratic California Yea
Vargas Democratic California Yea
Wasserman Schultz Democratic Florida Yea
Whitesides Democratic California Yea

Present

Adams Democratic North Carolina Present
Beyer Democratic Virginia Present
Bonamici Democratic Oregon Present
Brownley Democratic California Present
Bynum Democratic Oregon Present
Carbajal Democratic California Present
Casar Democratic Texas Present
DeGette Democratic Colorado Present
DeSaulnier Democratic California Present
Dexter Democratic Oregon Present
Doggett Democratic Texas Present
Evans (PA) Democratic Pennsylvania Present
Frankel, Lois Democratic Florida Present
Friedman Democratic California Present
Garamendi Democratic California Present
Goldman (NY) Democratic New York Present
Goodlander Democratic New Hampshire Present
Hoyle (OR) Democratic Oregon Present
Jacobs Democratic California Present
Johnson (TX) Democratic Texas Present
Kennedy (NY) Democratic New York Present
Khanna Democratic California Present
Matsui Democratic California Present
McClellan Democratic Virginia Present
Meng Democratic New York Present
Pettersen Democratic Colorado Present
Pingree Democratic Maine Present
Pocan Democratic Wisconsin Present
Salinas Democratic Oregon Present
Sánchez Democratic California Present
Scanlon Democratic Pennsylvania Present
Sherman Democratic California Present
Subramanyam Democratic Virginia Present
Thompson (CA) Democratic California Present
Tokuda Democratic Hawaii Present
Tonko Democratic New York Present
Vasquez Democratic New Mexico Present
Walkinshaw Democratic Virginia Present


Nay

Amo Democratic Rhode Island Nay
Beatty Democratic Ohio Nay
Bell Democratic Missouri Nay
Bishop Democratic Georgia Nay
Brown Democratic Ohio Nay
Carson Democratic Indiana Nay
Carter (LA) Democratic Louisiana Nay
Cherfilus-McCormick Democratic Florida Nay
Clarke (NY) Democratic New York Nay
Cleaver Democratic Missouri Nay
Clyburn Democratic South Carolina Nay
Crockett Democratic Texas Nay
Davis (IL) Democratic Illinois Nay
Escobar Democratic Texas Nay
Espaillat Democratic New York Nay
Fields Democratic Louisiana Nay
Figures Democratic Alabama Nay
Foushee Democratic North Carolina Nay
Frost Democratic Florida Nay
Garcia (TX) Democratic Texas Nay
Gomez Democratic California Nay
Green, Al (TX) Democratic Texas Nay
Hayes Democratic Connecticut Nay
Horsford Democratic Nevada Nay
Ivey Democratic Maryland Nay
Jackson (IL) Democratic Illinois Nay
Jayapal Democratic Washington Nay
Johnson (GA) Democratic Georgia Nay
Kamlager-Dove Democratic California Nay
Kelly (IL) Democratic Illinois Nay
Krishnamoorthi Democratic Illinois Nay
Lee (PA) Democratic Pennsylvania Nay
McBath Democratic Georgia Nay
McIver Democratic New Jersey Nay
Menendez Democratic New Jersey Nay
Mfume Democratic Maryland Nay
Moore (WI) Democratic Wisconsin Nay
Moulton Democratic Massachusetts Nay
Ocasio-Cortez Democratic New York Nay
Omar Democratic Minnesota Nay
Pressley Democratic Massachusetts Nay
Quigley Democratic Illinois Nay
Ramirez Democratic Illinois Nay
Randall Democratic Washington Nay
Scott (VA) Democratic Virginia Nay
Sewell Democratic Alabama Nay
Simon Democratic California Nay
Strickland Democratic Washington Nay
Sykes Democratic Ohio Nay
Thanedar Democratic Michigan Nay
Thompson (MS) Democratic Mississippi Nay
Tlaib Democratic Michigan Nay
Underwood Democratic Illinois Nay
Velázquez Democratic New York Nay
Waters Democratic California Nay
Watson Coleman Democratic New Jersey Nay
Williams (GA) Democratic Georgia Nay
Wilson (FL) Democratic Florida Nay


Not Voting

Barragán Democratic California Not Voting
Casten Democratic Illinois Not Voting
Castor (FL) Democratic Florida Not Voting
Castro (TX) Democratic Texas Not Voting
Cohen Democratic Tennessee Not Voting
Conaway Democratic New Jersey Not Voting
Garcia (CA) Democratic California Not Voting
García (IL) Democratic Illinois Not Voting
Latimer Democratic New York Not Voting
Leger Fernandez Democratic New Mexico Not Voting
Mullin Democratic California Not Voting
Neguse Democratic Colorado Not Voting
Norcross Democratic New Jersey Not Voting
Pelosi Democratic California Not Voting
Ruiz Democratic California Not Voting
Schakowsky Democratic Illinois Not Voting
Stansbury Democratic New Mexico Not Voting
Swalwell Democratic California Not Voting
Torres (CA) Democratic California Not Voting
Torres (NY) Democratic New York Not Voting
Veasey Democratic Texas Not Voting
Vindman Democratic Virginia Not Voting

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/719/text

RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk.

Whereas Charles “Charlie” James Kirk, born October 14, 1993, was a courageous American patriot, whose life was tragically and unjustly cut short in an act of political violence on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University;

Whereas Charlie Kirk was a devoted Christian, who boldly lived out his faith with conviction, courage, and compassion;

Whereas Charlie Kirk was a dedicated husband to his beloved wife, Erika Kirk, and a loving father to their daughter and son, exemplifying the virtues of faith, fidelity, and fatherhood;

Whereas Charlie Kirk was a fierce defender of the American founding and its timeless principles of life, liberty, limited government, and individual responsibility;

Whereas Charlie Kirk, at 18 years old, founded Turning Point USA in 2012, a student movement with the mission to “identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government”;

Whereas Charlie Kirk became one of the most prominent voices in America, engaging in respectful, civil discourse across college campuses, media platforms, and national forums, always seeking to elevate truth, foster understanding, and strengthen the Republic;

Whereas Charlie Kirk personified the values of the First Amendment, exercising his God-given right to speak freely, challenge prevailing narratives, and did so with honor, courage, and respect for his fellow Americans;

Whereas Charlie Kirk’s commitment to civil discussion and debate stood as a model for young Americans across the political spectrum, and he worked tirelessly to promote unity without compromising on conviction;

Whereas the assassination of Charlie Kirk was not only a heinous act of violence, but a sobering reminder of the growing threat posed by political extremism and hatred in our society;

Whereas 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;

Whereas the rise in targeted violence against individuals for their political beliefs undermines the very fabric of our constitutional democracy and chills the free exchange of ideas essential to a healthy civic society;

Whereas leaders at every level—government, education, media, and beyond—must stand united in unequivocal condemnation of political violence, regardless of their ideology;

Whereas the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk must not be allowed to deepen the divides in our Nation, but instead serve as a turning point to recommit ourselves to better angels, and to the timeless American principles of liberty governed by truth and the virtues of peaceful dialogue; and

Whereas Charlie Kirk would not have us respond to his death with despair, but rather with renewed purpose—to speak truth with courage, to stand firm in faith, to seek unity while standing firm in principle, and to serve as living reminders of the values he championed: faith, family, and freedom: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the assassination of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk, and all forms of political violence;

(2) commends and honors the dedicated law enforcement and emergency personnel for their tireless efforts in finding the suspect responsible for the assassination of Charlie Kirk and urges the administration of swift justice to the suspect;

(3) extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to Charlie Kirk’s family, including his wife, Erika, and their two young children, and prays for comfort, peace, and healing in this time of unspeakable loss;

(4) honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie Kirk, whose steadfast dedication to the Constitution, civil discourse, and Biblical truth inspired a generation to cherish and defend the blessings of liberty; and

(5) calls upon all Americans—regardless of race, party affiliation, or creed—to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans.