Democrats end sit-in on House floor after more than 24 hours

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Source: The Washington Post

Democratic lawmakers on Thursday afternoon ended the dramatic protest they have staged on the House floor for more than 24 hours, while pledging to continue to find ways to pressure Republicans to hold votes on gun-control measures.

Tired of what they viewed as a publicity stunt by Democrats, Republican early Thursday morning formally adjourned for the long-scheduled Fourth of July recess.

But Democrats said they would continue to press the issue, promising to hold events during the recess both on the House floor and in districts across the country under the belief that they finally have momentum behind putting in place some restrictions on the sale of guns following the recent mass shootings in Orlando.

“Now we have to take the actions which will enable us to meet our goal, which is to win the vote,” said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi(D-Calif.).

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/06/22/democrats-stage-protest-on-house-floor-to-force-gun-control-votes/