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Democrats End Gun Control Slumber Party, Fold Up Their Occupation Of House Floor
Townhall.com ^ | June 23, 2016 | Matt Vespa

Posted on 06/23/2016 12:12:50 PM PDT by Kaslin

The sit-in that was launched by House Democrats to force a vote on gun control has finally come to an end. The House adjourned until after the Independence Day holiday, which meant that there would certainly be no votes on gun control. Prior to the protest’s conclusion on the House floor, the will of Democrats to stand fast began to falter (via Politico):

House Democrats ended their sit-in protest on gun control Thursday, a full day after they seized control of the floor.

The protest wrapped up with closing remarks by Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), who helped spearhead the effort, and a rally with supporters outside the Capitol. Democrats vowed more action when the House returns after the July 4 recess.

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“Members of our Caucus are still on the Floor speaking about No Bill, No Break. Please come to the Floor to continue showing unity and to relieve colleagues who have been on the Floor since the House adjourned earlier this morning,” read the notice blasted to the Democratic caucus this morning.

Rep. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.) led a group of non-members into the House chamber about 10:30 a.m. and huddled with them off to the side, a move that is allowed because the House is currently not in session.

Several lawmakers had vowed not to give up until they get votes on their gun control bills. But the House adjourned until July 5, and Democrats decided to shut down their historic protest.

Speaker Paul Ryan aptly noted that this was nothing more than a publicity stunt and a fundraising campaign. He also said these antics degrade the institution. Regardless, for now, this occupation is over. Hill Democrats seized the floor around 11:30 a.m. yesterday and remained throughout the night. Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) joined their colleagues in an act of solidarity yesterday. Did it bring attention to the issue? Yes. Was it also a colossal waste of time over a bad gun control bill that strips Americans of their constitutional rights without due process of law? Absolutely.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government
KEYWORDS: 114th; banglist; dopeydems; guncontrol; guncontroldebate; housedemorats; secondamendment; terrorwatchlist
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To: Kaslin

Now they’ll all go home and beat their servants to feel better about themselves.


61 posted on 06/23/2016 3:06:45 PM PDT by Organic Panic
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To: MagnoliaB

Thanks - interesting site...


62 posted on 06/23/2016 8:47:23 PM PDT by GOPJ (When a Muslim terrorist shoots up a gay bar, it's not gun violence.It's Islamic terrorism.Greenfield)
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