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House Approves Charlie Kirk Tribute, Exposing Democratic Rift

Democrats say their objections targeted the resolution’s praise of Kirk rather than the denunciation of political violence.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Tex., said on CNN’s "State of the Union" on Sunday that she was disappointed in her white Democratic colleagues. "For the most part, the only people that voted no were people of color because the rhetoric that Charlie Kirk's continuously put out there was rhetoric that specifically targeted people of color," she said. (ROD LAMKEY JR. AP FILE)
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Overview

  • Lawmakers passed the measure 310-58, with Democrats split 95 in favor, 58 against, 38 present, and 22 not voting.
  • The resolution lauds Kirk as a leading voice who embodied First Amendment values and also urges Americans to condemn political violence.
  • Republicans blasted Democrats for the divided vote and contrasted it with June’s 424-0 House condemnation of attacks on Minnesota legislators.
  • Several Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, said they opposed celebrating Kirk’s record and cited his rhetoric toward minorities, even as they denounced his killing.
  • Rep. Jasmine Crockett noted most Democratic ‘no’ votes came from people of color and referenced Kirk’s podcast attacks on her, while President Donald Trump asked, “Who could vote against that?”