Condemning Political Violence Against Minnesota Lawmakers
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress officially condemned the June 2025 attacks on Minnesota state lawmakers that resulted in the death of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.
- The resolution honors State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, who were critically injured in the shooting, and praises the police officers who stopped the gunman from attacking more people on his target list.
- This action serves as a formal statement that political violence is a threat to democracy and has no place in the country, regardless of political party or beliefs.
- Lawmakers are calling on all community leaders and citizens to reject violent language and commit to solving disagreements through peaceful debate and voting.
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 179). (text: 06/24/2025 CR H2909-2910)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 179). (text: 06/24/2025 CR H2909-2910)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2956-2957)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.
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