Condemning Political Violence Against Minnesota Lawmakers
A resolution 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.
The Senate has officially passed this resolution. It does not have any upcoming actions scheduled and is considered complete in that chamber.
Legislative Progress
The Senate has already voted on and approved this resolution with support from both parties.
Key Points
- The Senate officially spoke out against the June 14, 2025, attacks in Minnesota. A gunman killed former State House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. He also seriously injured State Senator John Hoffman and his wife.
- This resolution honors the victims and thanks the police officers who stopped the gunman. The attacker reportedly had a list of dozens of other lawmakers he planned to target.
- The Senate is calling on all leaders and citizens to reject violence as a way to solve political disagreements. They want everyone to commit to peaceful debate instead of physical attacks.
- This action is a formal statement of the Senate's values. While it does not change any laws, it shows that both political parties agree that violence is a threat to the country.
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Milestones
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3577; text: 6/24/2025 CR S3519)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution 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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