This resolution strongly condemns the deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers, honors the victims and first responders, and calls for an end to political violence nationwide.
Kelly Morrison
Representative
MN-3
This resolution strongly condemns the horrific attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, which resulted in the deaths of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband. It honors the victims, praises the bravery of first responders, and calls for unity across the nation to reject political violence. The bill emphasizes the critical need for civil debate over violence to protect American democracy.
| Party | Total Votes | Yes | No | Did Not Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Democrat | 212 | 207 | 0 | 5 |
Republican | 220 | 217 | 0 | 3 |
Congress Formally Condemns Attack on Minnesota Lawmakers, Calls for End to Political Violence
This resolution is Congress stepping up to formally address the horrific attack against Minnesota state lawmakers that took place in June 2025. It’s not a law that changes regulations or sets aside funding; it’s a powerful, formal statement condemning political violence and reaffirming democratic norms.
The Official Statement: What Happened and Who We Lost
The resolution starts by laying out the grim facts: the attack in Brooklyn Park and Champlin that resulted in the death of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and critically injured Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. For everyday people, this resolution is a clear institutional recognition of how close political violence can strike—it’s not just something that happens far away; it can target the very people elected to represent us, disrupting the basic function of government we rely on for everything from road repairs to school funding. The resolution also sends official well wishes for the Hoffmans’ recovery, making it clear that this tragedy is being seen at the highest levels of government.
Praising the First Responders
One key provision is the specific praise for the Brooklyn Park and Champlin police officers. The resolution highlights their quick and brave response, noting that their actions saved more lives and led to the arrest of the suspect. This is an important signal to those working in public safety—the people who show up when things go sideways—that their service and heroism are formally recognized by federal leaders. For communities, this acknowledgment reinforces the critical role local law enforcement plays in protecting our democracy and our representatives.
The Bigger Picture: Recommitting to Civil Debate
The most critical part of this resolution is the call for unity. It urges all community leaders and elected officials across the country to publicly and clearly denounce political violence. The core message is that disagreements must be resolved through civil debate and democratic processes, not through threats or force. For busy people juggling work and family, this is Congress saying, “We see the divisions, but we must agree on one thing: violence is off the table.” It’s a formal recommitment to the idea that even when we disagree fiercely on policy—say, taxes, healthcare, or housing—we have to do it peacefully. While this is just a statement, its power lies in setting a clear, non-negotiable standard for political discourse moving forward, aimed at protecting the stability of the system that governs all of our lives.