SRES-301 — 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.

YourVoice.Now Summary

After a gunman attacked the homes of two Minnesota state lawmakers on June 14, 2025 — killing State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband and critically injuring State Senator John Hoffman and his wife — the Senate passed this resolution strongly condemning the violence. It honors the victims, praises the law enforcement officers who intervened, and calls on all elected officials to publicly denounce political violence. The resolution affirms that political violence threatens democracy and that differences should be resolved through debate and civil discourse.

Congressional Summary

This resolution condemns the June 14, 2025, attacks on Minnesota state legislators and calls on the people of the United States to reaffirm our commitment to a safe, civil, and peaceful democracy.The resolution also honors (1) the lives of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman who were killed, (2) Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman who were critically injured, and (3) the law enforcement officers who rapidly responded to the attacks and apprehended the suspected perpetrator.

Legislative Subjects

Congressional tributesCrime victimsLaw enforcement officersMinnesotaState and local government operationsViolent crime

Details

Congress: 119th
Chamber: Senate
Status: summarized
Action: Introduced in Senate
Action Date: 2025-06-24
Date Added: 2026-03-30