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H.Res. 519 · 119th Congress

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.

Passed HouseGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedJun 17, 2025
Passed HouseJun 25, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jun 25, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

What it does

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This resolution condemns the June 14, 2025, attacks on Minnesota state legislators and calls on all people in 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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 17, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jun 25, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Jun 25, 2025On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Jun 25, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: 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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Jun 25, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2956-2957)House floor actions
  5. Jun 24, 2025At 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.House floor actions
  6. Jun 24, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 519.House floor actions
  7. Jun 24, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2909-2913)House floor actions
  8. Jun 24, 2025Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.House floor actions
  9. Jun 17, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
  10. Jun 17, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  11. Jun 17, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jun 25, 2025 · HousePassed 424–0
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · needed two-thirds
    R 217 yes, 0 noD 207 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Angie Craig D-MN-2
  • Tom Emmer R-MN-6
  • Brad Finstad R-MN-1
  • Michelle Fischbach R-MN-7
  • Betty McCollum D-MN-4
  • Ilhan Omar D-MN-5
  • Pete Stauber R-MN-8