Senate Democrats this week, including Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., released a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardons for thousands of defendants facing or convicted of charges related to the Capitol riot.
The resolution, which was signed by all Democrats and independent senators who caucus with Democrats, states that "the Senate disapproves of any pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police officers."
Fetterman, one of the few Senate Democrats to reach out to Trump since his election, was not a signer of the initial version of the resolution but does support the effort, according to a spokesperson. His name was included on the final resolution.
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., one of the legislators who led the effort, said in a statement that she will seek unanimous consent for the resolution, meaning that only one Republican must object to stop its passing.
"Donald Trump's pardons are a wholesale endorsement of political violence — as long as it serves Donald Trump," Murray said. "Affirming that U.S. senators condemn unconditional pardons for people who were found guilty of violently assaulting Capitol Police officers should be the easiest thing in the world."
She continued, "I hope and expect my Republican colleagues will allow this very simple resolution to pass as a show of support for the officers who put their lives on the line to keep senators safe."
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