Just days before a planned memorial service for conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution designating October 14 — his birthday — as a National Day of Remembrance.
According to ABC News, the Senate unanimously supported the measure on Thursday, spearheaded by Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, who praised Kirk as “a good man, a devout husband, father, and friend” while recognizing his contributions to civic education.
House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that the House also passed the resolution on Friday, although 96 Democrats chose not to support it. Twenty-two, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, walked out before the vote took place.
This development follows the tragic shooting of Kirk on September 10 while he was speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem. The alleged perpetrator, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was apprehended after a two-day manhunt and faces charges of aggravated murder and several other offenses. Prosecutors have stated their intention to pursue the death penalty.
According to court documents, Robinson told his parents he committed the act because he believed Kirk “spreads too much hate.”
Robinson appeared in court for the first time this week, with his next hearing scheduled for September 29.
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