Just days ahead of his memorial service, Congress has moved to honor the late conservative commentator Charlie Kirk by declaring his birthday, October 14, a National Day of Remembrance.
ABC News reports that the Senate unanimously passed the resolution on Thursday, led by Florida Senator Rick Scott, who remembered Kirk as “a good man, a devout husband, father, and friend,” while highlighting his influence in civic education.
The House followed on Friday, with Speaker Mike Johnson confirming its approval.
Still, the resolution stirred division—96 Democrats withheld their support, and 22 lawmakers, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, staged a walkout before the vote.
Kirk was tragically killed on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Authorities say he was shot by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who was arrested after a two-day manhunt.
Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and several other offenses, with prosecutors confirming they plan to seek the death penalty.
According to court documents, Robinson allegedly told his parents he carried out the attack because he believed Kirk “spreads too much hate.”
He has already made his first court appearance, with another hearing set for September 29.
