House passes bipartisan resolution condemning Minnesota lawmaker shootings
The house of Representatives recently passed a bipartisan resolution condemning the violence against Minnesota state lawmakers, following a politically motivated attack that left two lawmakers and their spouses shot. this resolution, supported by 424 members, was initiated by Rep. kelly Morrison and emphasizes the need for unity and the rejection of political violence both in Minnesota and nationwide. the shootings involved Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as a failed attempt on Democratic state Sen.John hoffman and his wife by the same suspect. Considering recent political violence, congressional members are considering enhanced security measures for lawmakers, amidst ongoing concerns about threats to state officials, as highlighted by a 2024 survey indicating that a significant number of state lawmakers have faced threats during their terms. the atmosphere of political tension has prompted discussions on the need to calm rhetoric surrounding contentious issues, especially following other incidents of political violence that have occurred in recent years.
House passes bipartisan resolution condemning Minnesota lawmaker shootings
The House unanimously passed a resolution condemning the violence against Minnesota state lawmakers last week, after two lawmakers and their spouses were targeted and shot in what Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) called a “politically motivated” attack.
The chamber adopted the resolution, with 424 members voting “yes,” on Wednesday evening. The resolution, led by Rep. Kelly Morrison (D-MN), “calls for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.”
The show of bipartisan unity comes after Vance Boelter allegedly shot and killed Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. He is also the suspect in the failed assassination attempt of Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
In the week since the shootings and amid the growing reality of political violence, congressional members are eyeing ways to increase security measures and protections. House Democrats have asked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to “substantially increase” members’ allowance to improve safety and security measures for each office.
Johnson hasn’t made any public declarations on whether he will direct additional security for members. But he has called for lawmakers to “turn down the temperature” in recent weeks over Democrats’ responses to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Several other acts of political violence have occurred within the last year, including multiple assassination attempts on Trump, an arson attack at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D-PA) residence, and the shootings of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C.
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The shootings in Minnesota took place exactly eight years after a gunman opened fire on a Republican Congressional Baseball Game practice, injuring House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and several others.
A 2024 survey published by the Brennan Center for Justice found that 43% of state lawmakers faced threats during their most recent term in office and the preceding campaign.
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