Saturday, September 20, 2025 - Days before a memorial service for conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring October 14 — his birthday — as a National Day of Remembrance.
According to ABC News, the Senate on Thursday unanimously
backed the measure, led by Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, who described Kirk
as “a good man, a devout husband, father, and friend” while
honoring his contributions to civic education.
House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that the House also
approved the resolution on Friday, though 96 Democrats withheld support.
Twenty-two, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, staged a walkout ahead of
the vote.
The move comes less than a month after Kirk was shot and
killed on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem. His
accused killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested after a two-day
manhunt and has been charged with aggravated murder and several other offenses.
Prosecutors say they intend to seek the death penalty.
According to court documents, Robinson told his parents he
committed the crime because he believed Kirk “spreads too much hate.”
Robinson made his first court appearance this week, with his
next hearing set for September 29.
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