Congressional Democrats Protest on Gun Legislation
House and Senate Democrats spoke about the sit-in by Democrats on the House floor. Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said members would… read more
House and Senate Democrats spoke about the sit-in by Democrats on the House floor. Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said members would remain on the floor until Republicans allowed a vote on gun control legislation. The protest was spurred on by a mass shooting that took place in Orlando, Florida at Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016, in which 49 people were killed and 58 were injured. close
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