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.
USA119th CongressHRES-519| House
| Updated: 6/25/2025
Kelly Morrison
Democratic Representative
Minnesota
Cosponsors (7)
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution strongly condemns the tragic attacks on Minnesota state legislators on June 14, 2025, which included the assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the critical injury of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. The House of Representatives honors the lives lost and those injured, recognizing Speaker Emerita Hortman's deep devotion to public service. It also commends the courageous law enforcement officers for their rapid response, which saved additional lives and led to the apprehension of the suspected perpetrator. The resolution calls upon all community leaders and elected officials to publicly and unequivocally denounce acts of political violence. Finally, it urges all people in the United States to unite in this moment of tragedy and reaffirm a collective commitment to a safe, civil, and peaceful democracy where violent rhetoric and acts are not tolerated.
Suggested Questions
Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better
Timeline
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2909-2913)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2909-2913; text: CR H2909-2910)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 519.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2956-2957)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2956-2957: 3)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Latest Companion Bill Action
SRES 119-301Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional tributesCrime victimsLaw enforcement officersMinnesotaState and local government operationsViolent crime
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.
USA119th CongressHRES-519| House
| Updated: 6/25/2025
This resolution strongly condemns the tragic attacks on Minnesota state legislators on June 14, 2025, which included the assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the critical injury of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. The House of Representatives honors the lives lost and those injured, recognizing Speaker Emerita Hortman's deep devotion to public service. It also commends the courageous law enforcement officers for their rapid response, which saved additional lives and led to the apprehension of the suspected perpetrator. The resolution calls upon all community leaders and elected officials to publicly and unequivocally denounce acts of political violence. Finally, it urges all people in the United States to unite in this moment of tragedy and reaffirm a collective commitment to a safe, civil, and peaceful democracy where violent rhetoric and acts are not tolerated.
Suggested Questions
Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better
Timeline
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2909-2913)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2909-2913; text: CR H2909-2910)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 519.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2956-2957)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2956-2957: 3)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Latest Companion Bill Action
SRES 119-301Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Kelly Morrison
Democratic Representative
Minnesota
Cosponsors (7)
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Government Operations and Politics
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional tributesCrime victimsLaw enforcement officersMinnesotaState and local government operationsViolent crime