"The resolution, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, calls Kirk "a courageous American patriot" who was committed to "civil discussion and debate." His death was "a sobering reminder of the growing threat posed by political extremism and hatred in ou society," it continues. It urges "leaders at every level - government, education, media, and beyond" to "stand united in unequivocal condemnation of political violence, regardless of their ideology.""
"Four Republicans did not vote. Related: Charlie Kirk DID say stoning gay people was the 'perfect law' - and these other heinous quotes House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told his fellow Democrats in a closed-door meeting Thursday that leaders would support the resolution, but others were free to vote as they please. Some Democrats said they feared violence if they opposed it, reports, or at least that a no vote would be used against them."
A U.S. House resolution honored far-right activist Charlie Kirk after his assassination, receiving 215 Republican and 95 Democratic votes. Kirk had a public record of anti-LGBTQ+, racist, and misogynist statements. The resolution called Kirk "a courageous American patriot," urged condemnation of political violence, and asked leaders across institutions to unite against political violence. Fifty-eight Democrats opposed the resolution, 38 voted present, and 22 did not vote; four Republicans did not vote. Some Democrats cited fear of backlash or misuse of a no vote, while others voted to condemn political violence despite discomfort with Kirk's record.
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