House of Representatives votes to pass a resolution commemorating the murdered conservative activists Charlie Kirkco-founder of the U.S. turning point and condemns “all forms of political violence.”
But 58 Democrats voted against the resolution Friday, with another 38 votes “present.” The last vote is 310-58.
Hakeem Jeffries, a New York-based House Democratic leader, and his leadership team are the 95 Democrats who support the resolution. They said their aim was to condemn assassination and political violence, not to endorse Mr. Kirk’s view.
The measure includes several descriptions of conservative activists that Democrats disagree with, like a single word. Kirk When he often makes divisive statements about minorities, he always tries to “promote understanding.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson is the chief sponsor of the Resolution, a rare move by those in the highest leadership position, showing how much Louisiana Republicans value Mr. Kirk.
“Charlie Love powerful debates. But he loves people more,” Mr. Johnson said during the debate. “That’s the legacy of our friends. ”
He said the best way to remember Mr. Kirk It is to promote his “principles of faith and family, freedom and virtue and patriotism”.
California Rep. Robert Garcia, who led the Democrats’ debate, was the only member of his party to talk about the resolution.
“No matter our personal political views, we should be polite without hesitation. Charlie Kirk Relatives, family and friends. ” he said.
Mr. Garcia expressed his support for the measure’s affirmation that political violence has no place in the United States, but he also made subtle excavations of Republicans who tried to shut down public criticism of Mr. Mr. Kirk After death.
“Democracy cannot be without arguments, sometimes disagrees, sometimes offensives, and without fear of retribution,” he said. “And, this principle certainly cuts down on both ways. If we only protect ourselves of comfortable, receptive or polite words, we cannot claim to protect freedom of speech.”
Many Democrats disagree with Mr Kirk’s remarks on trans ideology, abortion, immigration, crime and other issues. But the resolution describes Mr. Kirk as “a model of young Americans in the political field, [who] Work tirelessly to promote solidarity without compromising beliefs. ”
Rep. Hank Johnson, a Democrat of Georgia, voted against what he called a “double resolution” and accused Republican leaders of “playing politics” by inducing Democrats to choose to condemn political violence and describe Mr. Mr. Mr., and Republican leaders of “playing politics.” Kirk In words, they do not attribute it to.
“Charlie Kirk “As a black man, I didn’t force myself to live in particular because I wasn’t particularly forced to respect his life because of what he represents.”
gentlemen. Kirk Several derogatory remarks about black people. For example, he said on the 2023 show: “In American cities, farming blacks have been looking for entertainment to target whites.”
The Congressional Black Caucus said in a statement that the Republican resolution was not about recovery, but “unfortunately, trying to legitimize Kirk’s worldview, a worldview that includes the idea that many Americans find racist, harmful and non-American at all.”
“We strongly disagree with many beliefs Charlie Kirk Promotion: Including his belief that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended apartheid was a mistake. He denies the existence of systemic racism; he promotes great alternative theory; he claims that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Michelle Obama and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee lacks enough cognitive abilities.
Rep. Marc Veasey, Democrat of Texas, and Brittany Pettersen of Colorado, and their 103 party colleagues have proposed another resolution to condemn all forms of political violence.
It noted the assassination of Mr. Kirk and Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. Hortman, Mr. Trump’s attempted assassination and political violence against public officials on both sides.
The Democratic resolution “calls all public officials, community leaders and the media to refuse to speak, demonize or demonize opponents, and cultivate civil discourse.”
Mr. Johnson said Mr. Kirk was “the ubiquitous voice” and his words were often misunderstood.
“You can go pick a line or phrase or something … and portray it as something that isn’t them,” he said.
Other Republicans also joined Mr. Johnson to give a ground speech honoring Mr. Kirk’s legacy.
“Charlie Kirk The freedom and vibrant debates that our God-given to the point represent open exchange of ideas that challenge people to look at today’s problems in a different light.
Rep. Harriet Hageman, a Republican of Wyoming, urged her colleagues and the state to have a recommendation for “respect, open dialogue,” she said. Kirk Foster care.
“let Charlie’s Death is not a spark that deepens our division, but a spark that unites us. ” she said.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, was a target of political violence when he was shot in 2017 in Congressional baseball practice. Kirk’s Death inspired more young people to move forward.
“The turning point has been demanded by more than 50,000 people since the Charlie Kirk assassination began a new chapter on college or high school campuses,” he said. “This movement is a sport.” Charlie Get started only. ”
gentlemen. Kirk He was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10. Police have accused Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah, of the murder.
