House Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk Passes 310 to 58 as Democrats Oppose and AOC Speaks Out
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House Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk Passes 310 to 58 as Democrats Oppose and AOC Speaks Out
Speaker Mike Johnson sponsored a House resolution honoring Charlie Kirk two days before his memorial service. The resolution condemned political violence, commended law enforcement, sent condolences to Kirk's family, and called on Americans to reject violence and recommit to respectful debate. While all Republicans and many Democrats supported it, 58 Democrats voted against the measure. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went further in her opposition, making several claims about Kirk's past statements that were later fact-checked and found to be either misleading or unverifiable.
On Friday, September 19th, two days before Charlie Kirk's memorial service, the House of Representatives voted on a resolution sponsored by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. The resolution served multiple purposes in response to Kirk's assassination.
The resolution accomplished the following:
Condemned in the strongest possible terms the assassination of Charlie Kirk and all forms of political violence
Commended and honored dedicated law enforcement and emergency personnel for their efforts in finding the suspect responsible for the assassination
Sent deepest condolences and sympathies to Charlie Kirk's family
Honored the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie Kirk
Called upon all Americans to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans
The Vote and Democratic Opposition
The resolution passed with a vote of 310 to 58. All Republicans in the House voted in favor of the resolution. However, 58 Democrats voted against it, a decision that requires explanation according to observers.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Statement
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York went beyond simply voting against the resolution. She delivered remarks on the House floor explaining her opposition. During her speech, she stated: "The majority proceeded with a resolution that brings great pain to the millions of Americans who endured segregation, Jim Crow, and the legacy of bigotry today. We should be clear about who Charlie Kirk was."
Ocasio-Cortez made three specific claims about Kirk's past statements:
That he believed the Civil Rights Act that granted black Americans the right to vote was a mistake
That after the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, he claimed "some amazing patriot" should bail out his brutal assailant
That he accused Jews of controlling "not just the colleges it's the nonprofits it's the movies it's Hollywood it's all of it"
Fact-Checking the Claims
A fact check was conducted on Ocasio-Cortez's claims, revealing significant discrepancies.
Regarding the Civil Rights Act claim: Charlie Kirk did not criticize civil rights or say that granting black Americans the right to vote was a mistake. Ocasio-Cortez lied about this. What Kirk actually said was that the Civil Rights Act is too broad because it allows trans people to participate in women's sports. That was the context of his statement.
Regarding the Paul Pelosi attack: What Kirk actually said was that others who commit assault were not punished as harshly as the assailant of Paul Pelosi. While some might disagree with this analogy, it's certainly not the same as saying he wanted the man out on the street.
Regarding the claim about Jews: This claim is particularly problematic. No video evidence of Kirk making such a statement could be found. Apparently, some far-left organization put this claim out, but it's not backed up and there's no date on it. It's supposed to be from the Charlie Kirk show, but there's no date attached. The claim remains unverifiable.
The conclusion drawn from this fact-checking is that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is not invested in telling the truth, a statement made with 100% certainty.