Days before the memorial service of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, both chambers of Congress have approved a resolution designating October 14 his birthday as a National Day of Remembrance.
The Senate on Thursday, September 18, 2025, unanimously supported the measure, spearheaded by Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, who praised Kirk as “a good man, a devout husband, father, and friend,” while acknowledging his impact on civic education.
House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed on Friday, September 19, 2025, that the House also passed the resolution, though 96 Democrats declined to back it.
Twenty-two, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, staged a walkout prior to the vote.
The resolution follows Kirk’s tragic death on September 10, 2025, when he was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested after a two-day manhunt and charged with aggravated murder, among other offenses.
Prosecutors have announced plans to seek the death penalty.
Court documents revealed Robinson told his parents he carried out the attack because he believed Kirk “spreads too much hate.”
Robinson made his first court appearance this week, with another hearing scheduled for September 29, 2025.
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