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Senate Greenlights Jan. 6 Police Memorial Plaque

Senate Greenlights Jan. 6 Police Memorial Plaque

Post by : Bianca Haleem

The U.S. Senate has officially approved a resolution to install a plaque commemorating law enforcement officers who protected the Capitol during the events of January 6, 2021. This resolution received pushback from House Speaker Mike Johnson, who argued that it does not satisfy legal criteria.

On Thursday, the decision was reached swiftly with little discussion. Republican Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina spearheaded the initiative, collaborating with Democratic Senators Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Alex Padilla of California. There were no objections raised by any senator regarding the resolution.

On the Senate floor, Tillis reflected on the violent incident, recounting how thousands besieged the Capitol as Congress was certifying the 2020 presidential election. He noted that the bravery of police allowed lawmakers to fulfill their constitutional responsibilities.

“Thanks to law enforcement, democracy was upheld,” said Tillis, emphasizing the nation's obligation to these officers for their unyielding service.

Congress had approved the plaque over three years ago, yet it remains uninstalled at the Capitol. It was originally designated for the West Front, where confrontations were particularly fierce. The law stipulates installation by 2023.

Recently, senators expressed concerns upon discovering the plaque's absence. Several House members have even placed replica plaques outside their offices in protest.

The Senate's decision takes place amid rising political tensions regarding the January 6 events. Former President Donald Trump recently stated that he wanted his supporters to march peacefully and attributed the violence to others. The White House also issued a report that shifted blame away from Trump while criticizing Democrats and police conduct.

Senator Merkley highlighted the necessity of truth regarding January 6 and honoring those who safeguarded democracy. Senator Padilla condemned efforts to “rewrite history,” claiming they undermine the sacrifices made by Capitol defenders.

The new resolution instructs the Architect of the Capitol to prominently exhibit the plaque in a public area of the Senate until it can be located permanently. Installing it in the original position will require consensus from the House.

Speaker Mike Johnson’s office mentioned that the plaque doesn’t fully align with legal mandates as it lists police agencies instead of naming individual officers. Tillis recognized this concern, stating that a digital platform will eventually display the names of the numerous officers involved.

Capitol Police officers have initiated a lawsuit calling for the compliance of the plaque display as mandated by law. However, the Justice Department, under Trump’s administration, is pushing to dismiss the case.

Jan. 9, 2026 2:34 p.m. 171
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