HRES 719 United States House · 119th Congress

Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.

HRES 719 is a House resolution honoring Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA who was assassinated on September 10, 2025. The resolution condemns his assassination and all political violence, extends condolences to his family, and calls on Americans to reject violence while promoting civil discourse. It specifically recognizes Kirk's legacy as a defender of constitutional principles and his role in inspiring youth through free speech and faith-based civic engagement. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy changes but formally expresses the House's stance on honoring his life and legacy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

Sep 2025

House Passage

Sep 2025

Senate Passage

President

Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Last action Sep 19, 2025

Floor votes · House Sep 19, 2025

How they voted

310–58

Passed · 64 other

Total votes 432

Sep 19, 2025

D Democratic213

95 Yea 58 Nay 60

44% Yea

I Independent1

1 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican218

214 Yea 4

98% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Sep 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 58, 38 Present (Roll no. 282).

lower

Sep 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Rule H. Res. 722 passed House.

lower

Sep 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 722 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5371 and H. Res. 719. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5371 and H. Res. 719 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on H.R. 5371.

lower

Sep 16, 2025

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

lower

1 primary · 196 co-sponsors