The administration needs to be truthful. Today press secretary Karoline Leavitt incorrectly claimed that 96 Democrats voted “against a basic resolution condemning political violence” in Congress, following Kirk's murder. On Friday, the House passed a resolution that praised Kirk as a “courageous American patriot” who sought to “elevate truth, foster understanding, and strengthen the Republic”. Ninety-five Democrats voted to pass the measure, but 58 voted to oppose it, with several saying that they condemned his murder, but could not support Kirk’s speech. 22 did not vote .