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Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

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.

S.Res. 301 · Senate resolution Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors

Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3577; text: 6/24/2025 CR S3519)

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution condemns recent attacks on Minnesota lawmakers that occurred in Brooklyn Park and Champlin on June 14, 2025. The attacks involved a gunman targeting Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, as well as the assassination of former Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. The text notes that the perpetrator had documents targeting numerous other lawmakers. Law enforcement officers intervened to save additional lives and apprehended the suspect. The Senate aims to honor the victims and the courageous officers involved. Finally, the resolution calls for unity and the total rejection of political violence across the country.