CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

DemocratBill · H.Res. 1054· House(119-HRES-1054)

Honoring the lives of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman.

Rep. Morrison
Age: 57 years
Minnesota
Introduced
2/10/2026
Last activity
2/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Kelly Morrison
Cosponsors
None
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution honors the lives of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman. It recognizes Melissa Hortman's service to the State of Minnesota and her career as a public servant and lawyer. The document also honors Mark Hortman for his devotion to his family and community. Additionally, the resolution honors the family's golden retriever, Gilbert. The resolution highlights Melissa Hortman's legislative accomplishments and her leadership style. Finally, it seeks to honor her legacy of working through political differences to improve the country.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Does this protect the right to vote?+1

    The resolution honors a leader who worked to uphold democracy through protecting free and fair elections.

  • Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+1

    The text credits Hortman with upholding democracy through the protection of elections.

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+1

    The text notes that Melissa Hortman was passionate about preventing gun violence.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.