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Colorado Delegation Divided Over Charlie Kirk Honor Resolution

9/20/2025

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Colorado's congressional delegation split on a House Resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, assassinated on September 10.
The resolution passed 310-58, with all Colorado Republicans in support and one Democrat voting yes.
Rep. Jason Crow backed the resolution, highlighting free speech and condemning political violence.
Reps. Diana DeGette and Brittany Pettersen voted "present," citing concerns over misrepresentation and partisan language.
Pettersen and other Democrats proposed a separate resolution condemning all political violence.

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Colorado's congressional delegation split on a House Resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, assassinated on September 10.
The resolution passed 310-58, with all Colorado Republicans in support and one Democrat voting yes.
Rep. Jason Crow backed the resolution, highlighting free speech and condemning political violence.
Reps. Diana DeGette and Brittany Pettersen voted "present," citing concerns over misrepresentation and partisan language.
Pettersen and other Democrats proposed a separate resolution condemning all political violence.