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House Dems stage a sit-in demanding vote on gun legislation House Dems stage a sit-in demanding vote on gun legislation
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Over 20 Democratic Representatives staged a sit-in on the floor of the House on Wednesday, demanding of the Republican leadership to allow a vote on gun control measures in the wake of the Orlando attack.Over 20 Democratic Representatives staged a sit-in on the floor of the House on Wednesday, demanding of the Republican leadership to allow a vote on gun control measures in the wake of the Orlando attack.
The sit in is being broadcast live via Periscope by lawmakers and their assistants after Republicans shut down cameras on the floor. The sit in is being broadcast live via Periscope by lawmakers and their assistants after Republicans shut down cameras on the floor.
Over 40 House Democrats are taking part in the sit-in, led by John Lewis (D-Georgia).
“After the worst mass shooting in modern history, it's time for Speaker Ryan to bring a bill to the Floor,” said Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland). “House Democrats will continue to demand: no bill, no break.”“After the worst mass shooting in modern history, it's time for Speaker Ryan to bring a bill to the Floor,” said Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland). “House Democrats will continue to demand: no bill, no break.”
The sit-in is led by John Lewis (D-Georgia), and involves at least 25 other Representatives. The sit-in began shortly before noon, involving two dozen Representatives.
Though the House went on recess at noon, and the cameras have been turned off, the Democrats say they will continue their protest until Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) allows a vote on the proposal to ban persons on the federal no-fly watch list from buying firearms. Though the House went on recess at noon and the cameras were turned off, the Democrats said they would continue their protest until Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) allows a vote on the proposal to ban persons on the federal no-fly watch list from buying firearms.
With the official cameras off, the protesting lawmakers turned to live-streaming the sit-in on Facebook. Eric Swallwell (D-California) posted a video of his colleague Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), speaking about the “absolutely horrific” epidemic of gun violence in Chicago.With the official cameras off, the protesting lawmakers turned to live-streaming the sit-in on Facebook. Eric Swallwell (D-California) posted a video of his colleague Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), speaking about the “absolutely horrific” epidemic of gun violence in Chicago.
“I am tired of seeing babies killed,” Duckworth said, pleading for outlawing “fully automatic assault rifles and high-capacity magazines.”“I am tired of seeing babies killed,” Duckworth said, pleading for outlawing “fully automatic assault rifles and high-capacity magazines.”
House rules prohibit streaming from inside the chambers, however, and the Sergeant-at-Arms has asked the lawmakers to stop, according to Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Kentucky).House rules prohibit streaming from inside the chambers, however, and the Sergeant-at-Arms has asked the lawmakers to stop, according to Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Kentucky).
Meanwhile, other House Democrats held a press conference on the steps of the Capitol, explaining that they intend to block the floor until the GOP leadership agrees to vote on the gun control measures.Meanwhile, other House Democrats held a press conference on the steps of the Capitol, explaining that they intend to block the floor until the GOP leadership agrees to vote on the gun control measures.
Four gun control proposals were put up for a vote in the Senate on Monday. All failed.Four gun control proposals were put up for a vote in the Senate on Monday. All failed.
Crowds are gathering outside the Capitol building to show their suppoer to the lawmakers. Around 1:30 p.m, a crowd gathered outside the Capitol building to show their support to the lawmakers.
The house Republicans chose to ignore the calls for action on gun legislation and instead pushed for their agenda with a healthcare bill to replace Obamacare.The house Republicans chose to ignore the calls for action on gun legislation and instead pushed for their agenda with a healthcare bill to replace Obamacare.
Legislators' family members also expressed their support for the sit in. Rep. Keith Ellison's mother told the Minnesota Democrat to join his colleagues calling to his office.
Rep. Ellison is an obedient son.