The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly chambers approved a resolution honoring the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as Dems sought unsuccessfully to amend it to condemn all political violence.

The Senate passed the resolution along party lines after a more than hour-long debate yesterday. The Assembly yesterday approved the resolution 54-42, with Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, D-Milwaukee, joining Republicans in favor.

SJR 88 notes Kirk’s “powerful voice, seen in his writings, broadcasts, and countless speeches, challenged complacency, awakened courage, and emboldened millions to take up the cause of freedom with renewed strength and clarity.”

Senate President Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk, at one point called for the microphone of Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, to be cut off, arguing his

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