Overview

• The House approved the non-binding measure 310-58, with 95 Democrats voting yes, 58 voting no and 38 voting present.
• The resolution praises Kirk’s “life and legacy,” condemns his assassination, commends law enforcement and urges Americans to reject political violence and recommit to respectful debate.
• House Democratic leadership voted for the measure, while many opponents—largely from minority caucuses—said they objected to laudatory language about Kirk’s record.
• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her no vote on the House floor, saying condemning the killing is clear but arguing the text wrongly elevated Kirk’s past rhetoric.
• Speaker Mike Johnson said the resolution contained no partisan language, and many Republicans plan to attend Kirk’s funeral in Arizona on Sunday.