House Republicans offered a resolution Friday honoring the life of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, and opposing political violence. The resolution passed by 310-58. This calls into question who the 58 Democrats are who would not stand up for nonviolence.
The resolution, H. Res. 719, was introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson and was co-sponsored by 196 members of Congress. After a series of statements about Charlie Kirk’s life and death, it culminates with a statement that the House of Representatives:
- (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the assassination of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk, and all forms of political violence;
- (2) commends and honors the dedicated law enforcement and emergency personnel for their tireless efforts in finding the suspect responsible for the assassination of Charlie Kirk and urges the administration of swift justice to the suspect;
- (3) extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to Charlie Kirk’s family, including his wife, Erika, and their two young children, and prays for comfort, peace, and healing in this time of unspeakable loss;
- (4) honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie Kirk, whose steadfast dedication to the Constitution, civil discourse, and Biblical truth inspired a generation to cherish and defend the blessings of liberty; and
- (5) calls upon all Americans—regardless of race, party affiliation, or creed—to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans.
Incredibly, 58 Democrats voted against the resolution, most of which is things we should all be able to agree to, even if we disliked Charlie Kirk and his message.
🚨SHAMEFUL
58 Democrats just voted AGAINST (another 38 voted “Present”) on a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence. pic.twitter.com/TvPmnTSB9F
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 19, 2025
This is the roll call vote. It is no surprise to find Jasmine Crockett and The Squad squarely on the side of blood in the streets.
Here are the 58 Democrats who voted “No” and the 38 who voted “Present” on a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk’s life and condemning political violence.
This should tell you everything you need to know about the Left. pic.twitter.com/td344qPtvv
— Kristan Hawkins (@KristanHawkins) September 19, 2025
I don’t have much of a problem with the people listed as Not Voting. It’s a shame when your politics overpower your humanity, and I think it is bad form when you can’t vote to send condolences to the family of a public figure and oppose violence. Still, these are Democrats, and they got past the whole shame thing years ago.
What the 22 votes against either sympathy or nonviolence show is that we’re standing on the edge of a Rubicon in American politics. Already, 45 percent of people who self-identify as “very liberal” say that political violence is justified, or they refuse to say it is wrong. When you get into the 18-44 year-old grouping of liberals of all stripes, that number is 46 percent.
Some of my followers will not like this, but, if you’re not pissing off at least a bit of your audience, then you’re probably doing something wrong. BUT.
There is a problem on the left with an endorsement of political violence. Yes, it’s one poll. But it’s worrying. pic.twitter.com/gPVleJzNWP— Art Vandelay (@LJS527) September 16, 2025
In short, for liberals, violence is becoming an accepted means of expressing their politics, but the mostly peaceful George Floyd riots and the reaction to Immigration and Customs Enforcement doing its job should have clued us in on that.
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