Two of Michigan’s U.S. representatives were among the 58 members of the House who voted Friday against a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence.

The U.S. House passed the resolution honoring Kirk , a prominent conservative influencer who was assassinated last week at an event in Utah, by a 310-58 vote. Nearly 100 Democrats joined Republicans in voting in favor of the resolution.

The Hill reported the vote was politically tough for many Democrats, writing that these politicans didn’t want to be seen as celebrating Kirk’s politics but also didn’t want to appear as condoning political violence or his killing.

U.S. Reps. Shri Thanedar and Rashida Tlaib, both Democrats who represent portions of Detroit and surrounding areas, voted against

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