Senate unanimously condemns 'horrifying' assassination attempt on Trump

FIRST ON FOXSenate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso, R-Wyo., led the Senate majority in co-sponsoring a resolution to officially condemn the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.

The resolution, passed unanimously by the Senate on Thursday, officially condemns the attempted assassination of Trump, honors “the victims who were killed and injured at the demonstration” and calls for “unity and civility in the United States.”

The bill garnered 64 co-sponsors before it was passed, including Pennsylvania Democratic Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman, whose constituents were victims.

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“On July 13, our nation witnessed a horrific assassination attempt on President Trump. Our country was on the brink of a catastrophic event that would have changed the course of our history,” Barrasso said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Today, the United States Senate came together to condemn this horrific act against a former president and current Republican presidential nominee.

“We also honor the life of a brave American, Corey Comperatore, who did not hesitate to give his life to protect his family. We honor David Dutch and James Copenhaver, who were seriously injured. Americans deserve to attend political events and exercise their rights without fear for their lives. Congress is determined to find answers and ensure this never happens again,” he added.

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Majorities of both the Democratic Caucus and the Republican Conference were among the co-sponsors of Barrasso's resolution.

It is also common for bills, resolutions and charters to have more support from legislators than signers. Scheduling conflicts and deadlines can impact the ability of senators to join as cosponsors or signers.

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A graphic representation of the sniper team's position in relation to the would-be assassin at former President Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. (Fox News)

The assassination attempt on Trump took place during his outdoor rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump was shot in the ear during the event before being quickly taken off stage by the Secret Service with blood on his face. The gunman killed Corey Comperatore, who was at the rally, while James “Jim” Copenhaver and David “Jake” Dutch were wounded and hospitalized.

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A Secret Service member and members of the crowd are seen at the rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

In the wake of the attack on Trump, congressional lawmakers have vowed to investigate decisions that left the former president and rally-goers vulnerable to such a shooting.

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned last week following mounting bipartisan calls for her to do so.

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Then-Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testifies before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee about the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a campaign event in Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

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New texts and records obtained by the office of Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, have allowed a timeline of the attack to be pieced together and provided insight into how the shooter was able to evade concern or suspicion and ultimately strike. A detailed timeline included in an after-action report by Beaver County emergency services showed that local police were unsure where shooter Thomas Crooks had gone minutes before he opened fire from atop a nearby building.