Democrats stage sit-in on House floor to force gun vote

politico.com ^ | June 22, 2016 | RACHAEL BADE, HEATHER CAYGLE and BEN WEYL

[PROCON]

More than two dozen House Democrats staged a "sit-in" on the House floor Wednesday in protest of GOP leadership's refusal to allow a vote on a gun control measure following the Orlando massacre.

Led by Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), the civil rights icon, and more than 40 Democrats walked into the chamber just before noon and pledged to “occupy” the House floor until GOP leadership allowed a vote.

Democrats have tried numerous times over the past week to force a vote on a so-called "no fly, no buy" bill, which would bar terror suspects on the “no-fly" list from purchasing guns.

“We have been too quiet for too long,” Lewis said. “There comes a time when you have to say something. You have to make a little noise. You have to move your feet. This is the time.”

"How many more mothers? How many more fathers need to shed tears of grief before we do something?" Lewis continued, his voice rising in intensity. "Give us a vote. Let us vote. We came here to do our job. We came here to work.”

[skimbell]

Is there a list of Democrats involved in this?

I think I saw my rep in one of of the CNN still pics.

Wouldn't surprise me.

[JimRed]

“How many times
Must the Muzzies gun us down
Before Islam’s forever banned?”

Blowin’ in the wind...I see what you did there!

[rockinqsranch]

“We have been too quiet for too long,” Lewis said. “There comes a time when you have to say something. You have to make a little noise............”

When do Democrats not make anything but noise?

[onemiddleamerican]

Perfect photo op idea!

Someone in House office of a conservative... any conservative... should real quick run over to CVS and pick up as many as they can find, and start the free handouts to the Dem crybabies... get that image on MSM.

[Jack Hammer]

Reveals the level of maturity characteristic of democrats.

[Captain Peter Blood]

Well they look like the Morons they are. So childish, reminds me of Romper Room, when does the coloring books and finger painting start???????????

[combat_boots]

The 60s called and wants its parents back to say, “I’m sorry to.”

[ClayinVA]

Different Rules in the House, there is no filibuster there. Have the Master of Arms remove them and censure them for breaking the House Rules.

[4yearlurker]

Yeah,that's going to last a while. Give me a break! These pampered pu$$ies will give this up for the 5 O:clock cocktail hour and a visit to their favorite porn site. Our "lawmakers" are royal jerkoffs who can't go one day without having their butts kissed.

[GOYAKLA]

What will they do if ISIS capsizes Guam?

[Lucky9teen]

[cyclotic]

It’ll last longer if they accidentally lock the door from outside.

[Farmer Dean]

My greatest fear is a biological agent/attack.

[Rumplemeyer]

I am not familiar with that product...please explain.

[hal ogen]

They think they are in Romper Room or Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Such misguided, ignorant snowflakes. Someone wake-up lewis! They all need a nap on their “ruggie”.

[GOYAKLA]

He would have the Sargent of Arms remove the first and any others very promptly and then remove them from any/all committees they where on.
They would not shut down anything.
Lewis, sitting on the carpet reminds me of seeing kids in Kindergarten, just before *nappy* time!

[Lucky9teen]

Who is smarter and more mature, than the Democrats in Congress?

[LostInBayport]

Let’s just say if it was sprayed into that room they’d be charging for the exits (ultra fart spray).

[HomerBohn]

Here is just one of many examples of why Congress is worthless!

[combat_boots]