The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk.
According to the resolution, October 14 is to be called “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.” It recognizes Kirk’s values of free speech, faith, and his “defense of constitutional principles.”
As per the filing, the Senate “recognizes Charlie Kirk for his contributions to civic education and public service” and “encourages educational institutions, civic organizations, and citizens across the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, activities, prayers, and ceremonies that promote civic engagement and the principles of faith, liberty, and democracy that Charlie Kirk championed.”
“Charlie will long be remembered for his love of God, his family, and this great nation, and the impact he had on each of us,” Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) said on the Senate floor. “We have the opportunity to carry on his memory by believing in the power of our ideas, discussion, and the values of our nation. As we mourn this massive loss, let us gather together in our communities and pray for his family and our nation. And let us honor Charlie by believing in the power of our ideas to win the day and leave the nation a better place.”
Similarly, the House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring Kirk in a 310-58 vote, with 38 representatives voting “present.”
Ahead of the vote, Democrats claimed they were being “set up.”
The resolution, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), describes Kirk as a “courageous American patriot” who “personified the values of the First Amendment, exercising his God-given right to speak freely, challenge prevailing narratives, and did so with honor, courage, and respect for his fellow Americans.” It is scheduled for a vote this week.
