House paves way for vote acknowledging Charlie Kirk, condemning political radicalism
The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to advance a resolution honoring the late Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist who was assassinated last week during a college campus speaking event in Utah.
The CR, which stands for continuing resolution, is a short-term extension of current federal funding levels. If passed and signed into law by President Donald Trump, it will keep government agencies funded at their current levels through Nov. 21. The vote on the measure to avert a government shutdown is expected to take place on Friday morning.
The rule vote, a procedural hurdle that ties together unrelated pieces of legislation, was adopted in a 216-210 vote along party lines. No Democrats supported the rule's adoption, while Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., was the only lawmaker to vote 'present' in the rule vote. However, Massie, who is a cosponsor of the Kirk resolution, has stated that he will vote for it.
The resolution lauds Kirk as 'one of the most prominent voices in America' and praises his commitment to civil discussion and debate. It is expected to get healthy bipartisan support, as both Democrats and Republicans have released statements condemning political violence in the wake of Kirk's killing.
The CR also includes a combined $88 million in added security funds for Congress, the judicial branch, and the executive branch. Conversations about boosting lawmaker security had been ongoing but took on new urgency after Kirk's death.
Following the developments, Elizabeth Elkind, a politics reporter for our website, Digital, leading coverage of the House of Representatives, shared updates on Twitter at @liz_elkind and can be reached for tips at [email protected]. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
The suspected murderer of Charlie Kirk was arrested on Thursday evening, approximately 400 kilometers southwest of the crime scene in Utah. The resolution clearing the way for floor debate is expected to occur either on Thursday or Friday.
Stay tuned for more updates as the story unfolds.
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