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yallerdawg

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50. The result of the Senate filibuster...

Thu Jun 23, 2016, 11:35 AM

Jun 2016

was 4 votes on gun safety legislation - 2 amendments from Democrats, 2 amendments from Republicans.

Ryan is scheduling no votes on gun safety legislation.

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C-SPAN Fights Back Against Paul Ryan Blackout And Shows Live Video of Democratic Protest [View all] babylonsister Jun 2016 OP

ha ha Ryan irisblue Jun 2016 #1

... geardaddy Jun 2016 #7

Democrats are really showing back bone today..... chillfactor Jun 2016 #2

yes Angry Dragon Jun 2016 #17

KNR Lucinda Jun 2016 #3

Sad day when America needs to fight Republican elitists to know what's going on in the public arena Scientific Jun 2016 #4

I can't decide which makes me smile more: the sit-in or C-SPAN's kick-ass move. demmiblue Jun 2016 #5

I know. CSpan showed some courage... YvonneCa Jun 2016 #6

Thank you to Congressman Beto O'Rourke for this live feed! Raine1967 Jun 2016 #8

Technology rules malaise Jun 2016 #9

probably why the right only loves OriginalGeek Jun 2016 #13

Great post malaise Jun 2016 #14

K&R mcar Jun 2016 #10

Senator Warren and other Senators have joined... yallerdawg Jun 2016 #11

Loved what my rep John Larson said when she entered the House NewJeffCT Jun 2016 #20

I have to claim ignorance - what has been TurtleMans response? NoMoreRepugs Jun 2016 #48

The result of the Senate filibuster... yallerdawg Jun 2016 #50

thanks NoMoreRepugs Jun 2016 #53

He'd have to shut down Twitter for Periscope to go dark. TonyPDX Jun 2016 #12

He'll throw a hissy and ban phones from the chamber. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #18

This is ALWAYS their m.o. chapdrum Jun 2016 #15

This is a day of pride in Democrats and in CSPAN for doing the people's business Hekate Jun 2016 #16

Yes! A true Democratic Underground has found its way to the House! LuckyLib Jun 2016 #45

The republiklans are now exposed..... asiliveandbreathe Jun 2016 #19

That was a VERY bad move, and it's going to backfire. People, Democrats AND republicans.... George II Jun 2016 #21

Hell yeah it will be problems for the GOP later. apnu Jun 2016 #22

old saying : if there is a will , there is a way. allan01 Jun 2016 #23

It was a bad idea to try to block coverage. DawgHouse Jun 2016 #24

+1000 ProudProgressiveNow Jun 2016 #25

Republicans preventing sensible laws from coming to the floor to be voted, thereby preventing Thinkingabout Jun 2016 #26

What's that sound I hear? Fritz Walter Jun 2016 #27

Oh, this is a new day in America. AngryAmish Jun 2016 #30

John Lewis getting a huge ovation and preaching to them! nolabear Jun 2016 #28

Everybody! Order them pizza! AngryAmish Jun 2016 #29

The Senate Dems have already sent them pizza and other sufrommich Jun 2016 #34

Now they need catheters!! Send then everyone!!! AngryAmish Jun 2016 #35

There are "Democrats" here knocking this! ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2016 #31

My Congressman, soon to be Senator, NastyRiffraff Jun 2016 #32

Good for him! BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #43

Live feed on C-Span courtesy of Twitter Periscope streaming feature klook Jun 2016 #33

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #36

Thank goodness for social media. PatrickforO Jun 2016 #37

The real reason C-SPAN cameras aren’t showing Democrats’ gun control sit-in TomVilmer Jun 2016 #38

Solidarity sit-ins everywhere. Tweet yours. #NoBillNoBreak #Solidarity L. Coyote Jun 2016 #39

This is righteous and amazing! avaistheone1 Jun 2016 #40

CSPAN is AWESOME for doing that!! ailsagirl Jun 2016 #41

of course the publicans are pissed. america was reasonable + the NRA doesn't. they could LOSE in Nov pansypoo53219 Jun 2016 #42

We should do this everytime the Lobbiests try to push a bill to a vote! Dustlawyer Jun 2016 #44

Anyone have link to the bill they want a vote on? harun Jun 2016 #46

Democratic Sit-in Over Gun Violence Continues L. Coyote Jun 2016 #47

one of the Dems speaking at the podium needs to encourage people who agree NoMoreRepugs Jun 2016 #49

Main hero of the day = John Lewis. lark Jun 2016 #51

Thank you CSPAN for showing the feeds live BumRushDaShow Jun 2016 #52