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House Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk Boils Over Into Partisan Shouting

Democrats objected to a requested floor prayer, citing House procedure.

Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) can be seen participating in a House Oversight Committee's Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets hearing at the U.S. Capitol on September 09, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Speaker Mike Johnson led a moment of silence before recognizing Rep. Lauren Boebert, who asked the House to pray for Charlie Kirk.
  • Democrats interrupted the request, with members shouting about children in Colorado after a separate school shooting earlier in the day.
  • Rep. Anna Paulina Luna yelled, "You caused this!" as Rep. Jahana Hayes responded, "Pass some gun laws!"
  • Lawmakers from both parties later criticized the exchange, and Rep. Joe Morelle said allowing a prayer would break standard practice.
  • Luna urged Johnson to permit a prayer at a later session, while investigations into Kirk’s killing at Utah Valley University continued without a stated motive.