Congress approves "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk"

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Days before a memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed a "National Day of Remembrance" for the conservative influencer after he was killed on Sept. 10.

The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution marking Oct. 14, 2025 -- Kirk's birthday -- a "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk."

While on the Senate floor, Sen. Rick Scott, the Florida Republican leading the passage of the resolution, said he is "proud to have the support of more than 20 of my colleagues to honor Charlie by dedicating his birthday" as this day of remembrance.

"Charlie was a good man -- a devout husband, father, and friend. His life was shaped by his faith and the idea that in America, debate and discussion are crucial to the betterment of our country," Scott said on Thursday.

In the approved resolution, 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."

House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday that the House of Representative will "soon pass a resolution honoring the life and legacy of our friend Charlie Kirk, and condemning the political violence that led to his untimely passing."

On Friday, the House also approved the resolution, despite 96 Democrats declining to support it.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose husband Paul was the victim to political violence himself, was among the 22 Democrats who walked out without voting on the Kirk resolution, but did vote on the short-term government funding bill. Four Republicans also skipped the vote.

"We passed a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, my late friend, the friend of so many in this chamber, and we called out political violence in America," Johnson told reporters following the vote.

The conservative influencer was shot and killed on Sept. 10 while speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/senate-passes-national-day-remembrance-charlie-kirk/story?id=125730824

[Morphine Prince 109,645]

This country is such a joke. 

[Marilyn MonHoe 11,011]

Just now, Morphine Prince said:

This country is such a joke. 

I’m gonna start using this meme I found on TikTok 

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Me on Oct 14th

 

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[LunaUniverse 4,554]

And yet nothing for the countless slain children over the years 

[Murakami27 8,426]

He was nothing more than a podcast influencer. He does not deserve this.

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7 minutes ago, LunaUniverse said:

And yet nothing for the countless slain children over the years 

And weren't some killed exactly the same day?

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Just a guy btw, a regular dude who just had podcast and did debates. **** it lets have one for Joe Rogan aswell while we're at it 

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6 minutes ago, LunaUniverse said:

And yet nothing for the countless slain children over the years 

This is what's making me feel insane. How many children just going to school, citizens just trying to live their life at a club, have fun at a concert, or worship in a church has my government essentially forgotten and swept under the rug, all for them to give this right-wing, hate speech slinging PODCASTER a national remembrance day? I actually feel like crying. 

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7 minutes ago, FfFfFfFF said:

And weren't some killed exactly the same day?

A 16 year old white supremacist infatuated with mass shootings shot two students at Evergreen High School. His victims didn't die but they are in critical condition. But most Republicans couldn't care less since they were kids and not their favorite pod caster 

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I ****ing hate this timeline so much. Can’t escape that POS even after his death smh 

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We won’t be remembering.