Tag: Gun Control

Democratic Congressman Accidentally Argues Terrorist Watch Lists Could Have Due Process Problem

Shoshana Weissmann · June 23, 2016 8:20 pm

Still, social media sets the ongoing sit-in apart from past floor occupations, Green says. (Rep. John Yarmuth via AP)

Beltway Confidential

Why one expert says the Democrats’ ‘sit-in’ won’t lead to gun control

Jason Russell · June 23, 2016 5:46 pm

Democrats remained on the House floor throughout legislative business Wednesday and throughout the night. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Dems end House sit-in, promise more protests in July

Susan Ferrechio · June 23, 2016 5:14 pm

Ryan: GOP exploring ways to end Dem floor protest

Susan Ferrechio · June 23, 2016 4:27 pm

National Security

Bipartisan gun control plan survives Senate test vote

Susan Ferrechio · June 23, 2016 2:24 pm

Rebellious Democrats shut down the House's legislative work on Wednesday, staging a sit-in on the House floor and refusing to leave until they secured a vote on gun control measures before lawmakers' weeklong break. (AP Photo)

Dem gun protest doesn’t exist in the Congressional Record

Pete Kasperowicz · June 23, 2016 2:22 pm

House Democrats participate in a sit-down protest seeking a a vote on gun control measures. (Rep. Chellie Pingree via AP)

Democrats fundraising off of House ‘sit-in’ for more gun control

Ryan Lovelace · June 23, 2016 1:39 pm

Gohmert: Dems trying to ‘take away our civil rights’

Kelly Cohen · June 23, 2016 1:26 pm

In an open letter to Congress, dozens of major entertainment stars and executives told Congress to adopt new gun control measures in the wake of the June 12 massacre in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

National Security

190 entertainers, artists urge Congress to pass gun control

Kelly Cohen · June 23, 2016 1:14 pm

GOP cuts bait, moves to adjourn House until July 5

Susan Ferrechio · June 23, 2016 5:39 am

Democrats have been occupying the well of the House since around 11:30 a.m. and said they will not relinquish it until the Republican majority allows votes on two gun control bills. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

House floor takeover could last until Friday, beyond

Susan Ferrechio · June 23, 2016 3:59 am

Watch: Enraged Louie Gohmert confronts Democrats at House sit-in

Anna Giaritelli · June 23, 2016 3:19 am