We need to stand up and protect the rule of law and our democratic norms. That is critical,” said Rep. Javier Mabrey, a Denver Democrat.

State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.

State House Republicans debate a joint resolution condemning the Jan. 6 insurrectionists, with one amendment targeting President Trump's pardons.