GEORGIA (WRBL) — After the House overwhelmingly passed a resolution honoring conservative activist and influencer Charlie Kirk on Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. issued a statement following the approval.

The resolution, which praised “the life and legacy” of Kirk, passed the Republican-controlled House with 310 votes in favor, while 95 Democrats supported the resolution, 58 voted against it and 38 voted “present,” effectively abstaining, according to AP News.

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On Friday, Bishop's statement read:

“Last week, Charlie Kirk was gunned down in an apparent act of political violence. As I publicly stated on the day of this tragedy, political violence against any individual or group is

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