Senate Declares October 14 A National Day Of Remembrance For "Charlie Kirk" With Unanimous Resolution

In a move that has drawn nationwide attention, the U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution designating October 14, 2025 Charlie Kirk’s birthday as a “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.” The vote came just days before his memorial service, following his death on September 10, 2025.

The resolution was introduced by Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and was met with full consensus in the Senate. It honors Kirk’s life's work particularly his advocacy for civic engagement, debates on constitutional principles, free speech, and faith. 

Among the senators cosponsoring were a broad roster of Republican legislators including Tommy Tuberville, Jim Risch, Bill Cassidy, Mike Crapo, Dan Sullivan, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Rand Paul, Lindsey Graham, Mike Lee, John Kennedy, Marsha Blackburn, Tim Sheehy, Ted Cruz, James Lankford, Steve Daines, Ashley Moody, Markwayne Mullin, and Deb Fischer.

The “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk” is intended to be not only a time to honor his memory but also to encourage all Americans educational institutions, civic organizations, and citizens to reflect on the values he championed. 

The Senate resolution specifically urges these groups to observe October 14 in tribute.

Kirk, a conservative activist, media personality, and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.

Authorities have characterized the act as a political assassination, noting the public setting of the event and his role as a polarizing but influential voice in American conservatism.  

His death sparked debates about political violence, ideological extremism, and how public discourse in the U.S. is evolving. 

While the Senate passage was unanimous, the resolution is symbolic at this stage. 

For the remembrance day to carry further weight (such as official recognition by other branches or incorporation into broader national observance practice), similar approval in the House of Representatives and potentially other formal action will likely be required. Indeed, a companion resolution is moving through the House. 

Reactions have already been mixed. Supporters praise the move as a respectful honoring of a prominent political figure who inspired many with his messages of civic engagement and free speech.  

Others especially critics and some Democratic lawmakers have expressed reservations. Some believe such honors risk elevating controversial viewpoints; others argue that while condemning political violence is broadly agreed upon, celebrating Kirk may implicitly validate all of his public statements, some of which have been largely divisive. 

As the nation approaches Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, scheduled in the coming days, the formal establishment of this remembrance day adds another dimension to the conversation about legacy, political discourse, and national unity. 

Whether the National Day of Remembrance becomes a widely observed moment remains to be seen but its unanimous support in the Senate ensures that Kirk’s memory will be officially recognized in a way few public figures have been so soon after their passing.