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House Unanimously Condemns Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers

Lawmakers are urging Speaker Johnson to boost security funding to protect congressional offices after the politically motivated attack.

Claire Stein places flowers at a makeshift memorial for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark at the state Capitol, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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Overview

  • The House unanimously adopted a resolution led by Rep. Kelly Morrison condemning last week’s shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
  • Authorities charged Vance Boelter with murder and attempted murder after he allegedly killed Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and tried to assassinate Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
  • House Democrats have asked Speaker Mike Johnson to substantially increase members’ allowances to fund enhanced security measures for congressional offices.
  • Gov. Tim Walz called the attack politically motivated and appealed for political unity to curb rising violence.
  • A 2024 Brennan Center survey found that 43 percent of state legislators faced threats and lawmakers cited a string of incidents—including assassination attempts on President Trump, an arson attack at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence, and gunfire at the Israeli Embassy—to illustrate escalating risks.