ALGOP Chairman Blasts Alabama Democrats for Voting Against Kirk Resolution

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement after Alabama's two Democratic members of Congress, Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile), voted against a bipartisan resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated at an event in Utah last week.

The resolution, introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson, passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a strong bipartisan 310–58 vote, with 38 Democrats voting "present." Despite broad support from both Republican and Democratic leaders, Sewell and Figures joined members of the far-left "Squad" in opposing the measure.

Chairman Wahl responded:

"It's disappointing that the Democratic representatives from Alabama could not come together in honoring the life of Charlie Kirk. Charlie Kirk loved this country and his generation. He dedicated his career to giving a voice to young conservatives across this nation. Even if someone disagreed with his political views, his tragic death should be an opportunity for all of us to come together in condemning violence and recognizing the value of every human life. This should not be about partisanship; it is about respect, compassion, and our shared humanity."

"This tragedy highlights the division and discord that is becoming all too common in American politics. We should be able to put politics aside when it comes to condemning political violence. I truly wish that we could've all come together in recognizing this for what it was: a useless, senseless act of violence that everyone-regardless of political party-should be able to condemn. Failing to do so only deepens the divide in this country."

"I am thankful for our Republican delegation, who are standing with Charlie's family during this difficult time. Their votes reflect the values of Alabama and the belief that we must stand united against all violence. I want to encourage every elected official, on both sides of the aisle, to remember that our first responsibility is to the American people-to represent their values, to show compassion in times of tragedy, and to stand against hatred in all its forms. That is how we begin to heal as a nation."

While most of their colleagues in both parties united in honoring Kirk, Alabama's two Democratic representatives chose partisanship over compassion. Their votes stand in stark contrast to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, all of whom voted in favor of the resolution.

"Political violence has no place in America," Wahl concluded. "When someone is murdered for their beliefs, we should be able to set politics aside and stand together as a nation. Sadly, Representatives Sewell and Figures failed to do that."