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Colorado House adopts resolution condemning presidential pardons for January 6 defendants
Summary
The Colorado House on Feb. 21 adopted Senate Joint Resolution 6 condemning pardons issued to people convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The floor debate lasted several hours and included competing views on pardons, equal justice and the role of state legislatures.
The Colorado House on Feb. 21 adopted Senate Joint Resolution 6, a concurrent resolution condemning pardons issued for people convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The resolution passed on a recorded vote of 41-23 with one member excused.
Supporters framed the measure as a defense of democratic norms and a statement against political violence. Representative Camacho moved the resolution and asked that it be read at length. Representative Carter, who spoke for passage, described Jan. 6 as “an attack on…
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