A resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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This is a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate to formally honor and recognize the victims and survivors of a mass shooting that took place at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Resolutions like this one do not create new laws or allocate government funding — they are official statements that express the sense, sympathy, and values of Congress in response to significant events.
The resolution was passed by unanimous consent in the Senate, meaning every senator present agreed to it without a formal vote or debate. It was also quickly moved out of the Senate Judiciary Committee through the same unanimous consent process, allowing it to reach the full Senate floor without a lengthy review period. The resolution was agreed to with an amended preamble, meaning the introductory language was slightly revised before final passage.
This measure directly acknowledges the people affected by the shooting — those who lost their lives and those who survived. It serves as an official expression of condolence and recognition from the federal government to the victims, their families, and the broader Minneapolis community. While it carries no legal or financial weight, resolutions of this type are a way for Congress to formally acknowledge tragedies and show solidarity with affected communities on the national record.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6439)
September 8, 2025
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6439)
Sep 8, 2025Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6439)
Sep 8, 2025Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 8, 2025Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 8, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6439: 2)
Sep 8, 2025Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5566-5567)
Sep 2, 2025Introduced in Senate
Sep 2, 2025