House Democrats sit in for gun safety legislation

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House Democrats, frustrated by the lack of action on gun safety legislation after yet another mass shooting, are reviving an old protest tactic: the sit-in.

Georgia Rep. Rep. John Lewis, the heart, the soul of congressional Democrats, is leading his colleagues in a sit-in for a vote on gun safety legislation. You won't see it televised, because the Republicans controlling the House also control the cameras. C-SPAN, however, is replaying the speeches of Democrats leading up to the action.

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, who led the talking filibuster to force the votes in the Senate earlier this week is on the House floor in solidarity. If you have a Democratic senator, call his or her office and urge them to join Murphy. Also call your Democratic House representative and urge them to join. The Capitol switchboard number is (202) 224-3121, and they will connect you.

Speaker Paul Ryan is extremely unlikely to allow a vote, but it’s wonderful to see Democrats fully embracing this issue in the wake of Orlando.

The House gaveled back in for the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. House Democrats remained in the well, continuing their demands, chanting “No bill, no break.” So leadership decided to go back into recess.

Democrats will remain on the floor, but the cameras C-SPAN uses are controlled by the House leader, so don’t expect it to be televised.

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