Show-Me State Times

The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution introduced by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) to mark the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The resolution also honors victims of shootings in Butler and Minnesota and condemns all forms of political violence.

“On July 13, 2024, our nation witnessed the horrifying assassination attempt against President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. As we remember the tragedy that unfolded, we must stand together to unequivocally oppose political violence against elected officials and condemn the divisive rhetoric that has fueled the rise of such hatred. My resolution makes clear that political violence has no place in our democracy and reaffirms the need for civility, respect, and the peaceful exchange of ideas. The United States is stronger when we stand together – even when we don’t agree politically,” said Senator Eric Schmitt.

The full text of the resolution is available online.

A group of senators from both parties joined as co-sponsors, including Jim Banks (R-IN), John Barrasso (R-WY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Joni Ernst (R-IA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Hoeven (R-ND), Jim Justice (R-WV), John Kennedy (R-LA), Mike Lee (R-UT), Roger Marshall (R-KS), David McCormick (R-PA), Ashley Moody (R-FL), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL).