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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: House Democrats holding "sit-in" on House floor (literally) [View all]L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)108. Rep. Zoe Lofgren speaking now. "No bill, no break." #NoBillNoBreak still trending #1
http://www.c-span.org/video/?411624-1/sitin-continues-house-recesses&live
John Nichols @NicholsUprising
This is the face of failure. @SpeakerRyan sought to silence debate. Instead he inspired a #NoBillNoBreak movement.
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The White House Retweeted
Rep. Barbara Lee ?@RepBarbaraLee 18 minutes ago
History being made on the House floor. Led by @RepJohnLewis, we sang "We Shall Overcome." #NoBillNoBreak
Senator Dick Durbin ?@SenatorDurbin 26 minutes ago
The @HouseDemocrats sit-in continues. Tweet your support and demand @SpeakerRyan allow a vote on gun reform #NoBillNoBreak
Steny Hoyer ?@WhipHoyer 53 minutes ago
Told supporters that Dems wont quit until we vote to address gun violence #NoBillNoBreak #HoldTheFloor
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Maddow Blog ?@MaddowBlog 56 minutes ago
Rachel #Maddow will return to continue live coverage through the midnight ET hour on MSNBC.
#NoBillNoBreak
Elizabeth Warren ?@SenWarren 2 hours ago
Sorry about blocking the livestream for a sec there! Just happy to see my friend @RepDuckworth at #NoBillNoBreak.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClmMWfoWIAA0ovw.jpg)
John Nichols @NicholsUprising
This is the face of failure. @SpeakerRyan sought to silence debate. Instead he inspired a #NoBillNoBreak movement.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClmmqXpUgAAKPHh.jpg)
The White House Retweeted
Rep. Barbara Lee ?@RepBarbaraLee 18 minutes ago
History being made on the House floor. Led by @RepJohnLewis, we sang "We Shall Overcome." #NoBillNoBreak
Senator Dick Durbin ?@SenatorDurbin 26 minutes ago
The @HouseDemocrats sit-in continues. Tweet your support and demand @SpeakerRyan allow a vote on gun reform #NoBillNoBreak
Steny Hoyer ?@WhipHoyer 53 minutes ago
Told supporters that Dems wont quit until we vote to address gun violence #NoBillNoBreak #HoldTheFloor
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClmfHdcWQAAHSh-.jpg)
Maddow Blog ?@MaddowBlog 56 minutes ago
Rachel #Maddow will return to continue live coverage through the midnight ET hour on MSNBC.
#NoBillNoBreak
Elizabeth Warren ?@SenWarren 2 hours ago
Sorry about blocking the livestream for a sec there! Just happy to see my friend @RepDuckworth at #NoBillNoBreak.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClmMWfoWIAA0ovw.jpg)
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BREAKING: House Democrats holding "sit-in" on House floor (literally) [View all]
brooklynite
Jun 2016
OP
They're showing the speeches on the steps of the Capitol. Republicans had the cameras inside...
George II
Jun 2016
#40
yes Ryan the Inquisitor had them turned off so the public can't see what we are doing
es35
Jun 2016
#76
The irony is John Lewis' name was actually on one of the lists being discussed...
PoliticAverse
Jun 2016
#13
Meanwhile your rights are being violated. I stand with the ACLU on this one.
Ikonoklast
Jun 2016
#93
awesome - BUT if EVERY person here at DU doesn't support the DEM nominee and vote
NoMoreRepugs
Jun 2016
#14
This is GREAT! Takes the focus off Drumpf's bullshit speech PLUS makes the point that . . . .
Stinky The Clown
Jun 2016
#26
OMG, the delivery from "Spines R Us" FINALLY got through to the House Dem Caucus! YAY!! n/t
TygrBright
Jun 2016
#33
Oh, and if Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (NM-1) isn't there right this minute, he will be soon! n/t
TygrBright
Jun 2016
#42
I called my rep as well. I thought I heard one of the speakers give a phone number
RamblingRose
Jun 2016
#63
This is historic. I've been watching this on c-span for a couple hours and crying nt
anigbrowl
Jun 2016
#71
Kudos to CSPAN for keeping this live with Periscope and Facebook off cellphones. So proud of Dems!
Hekate
Jun 2016
#84
My Congressman, John Larson, was there too, as was the entire Connecticut delegation.
George II
Jun 2016
#99
Senator Al Franken was there almost from the beginning and sat on the floor with the House Dems.
George II
Jun 2016
#100
Unprecedented spine. I credit Bernie Sanders for showing Dems how it's done
riderinthestorm
Jun 2016
#101
John Lewis didn't need inspiration from anyone. And he didn't need to grow a spine.
pnwmom
Jun 2016
#110
Today he paid a visit to the House, but he didn't participate in the Senate action.
pnwmom
Jun 2016
#118
Rep. Zoe Lofgren speaking now. "No bill, no break." #NoBillNoBreak still trending #1
L. Coyote
Jun 2016
#108
Ryan calls this a publicity stunt, he excuse not to bring a bill to vote because
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#122