Honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk.
Summary
H.Res. 719 is a non-binding resolution passed by the House of Representatives that honors the life and legacy of Charles James Kirk. As a congressional tribute resolution, this measure does not create new laws or policies but rather serves as an official expression of the House's recognition and respect for Kirk. The resolution has passed the House and now awaits consideration in the Senate. Non-binding resolutions like this one have no direct practical impact on citizens' daily lives or government operations, as they are ceremonial in nature and do not establish legal requirements or allocate resources. If the Senate passes this resolution, it would complete the formal congressional tribute to Kirk's life and legacy.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4477-4478)
Sep 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 58, 38 Present (Roll no. 282).
Sep 19, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 58, 38 Present (Roll no. 282). (text: CR 9/18/2025 H4437)
Sep 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 19, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 722. (consideration: CR H4437)
Sep 18, 2025
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.
Sep 18, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 719.
Sep 18, 2025
The previous question was ordered on the resolution and the preamble pursuant to the rule.
Sep 18, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res 719, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs (AZ) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 18, 2025
Rule H. Res. 722 passed House.
Sep 17, 2025
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.
Sep 16, 2025