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119 · SCONRES 25 A concurrent resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors and victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and one of the most influential voices of courage in the United States in the fight to end gun violence.

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A bipartisan, nonbinding resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the January 8, 2011 Tucson shooting and urging civility in public life; it passed the Senate on February 5, 2026 and now awaits action in the House.

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06 Feb 2026
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06 Feb 2026
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Headline Summary

A bipartisan resolution to honor those harmed by the January 8, 2011 Tucson shooting and to reaffirm Congress’s commitment to civility and rejecting political violence; it passed the Senate on February 5, 2026 and now goes to the House.

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What It Does

This concurrent resolution commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Tucson attack that killed six people and injured thirteen, including former Rep. Gabby Giffords. It honors victims and first responders, recognizes Giffords’s advocacy against gun violence, and condemns political violence while calling for respectful dialogue in public life.

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Who’s For It

  • Senators from both parties; the measure cleared the Senate by unanimous consent, signaling broad support for honoring victims and denouncing political violence.
  • Supporters say it sends a unifying message, recognizes survivors’ resilience (including Gabby Giffords), and encourages civility in public life.
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Who’s Against It

  • No formal Senate opposition is recorded, since it passed by unanimous consent.
  • Typical critique of symbolic measures (not specific to this vote): they do not create policy changes or funding, so impact is mainly rhetorical.
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What’s Next

Because it’s a concurrent resolution, the House must also agree for it to take effect as a statement of Congress. After Senate passage on February 5, 2026, the resolution awaits consideration in the House.

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