Category:2016 House Democrats sit-in
English: The 2016 United States House of Representatives sit-in began on June 22, 2016, when members of the House Democratic Caucus, led by Georgia congressman John Lewis and Massachusetts congresswoman Katherine Clark declared their intention to remain on the floor of the United States House of Representatives until its Republican Speaker, Paul Ryan allowed votes on gun safety legislation in the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
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Media in category "2016 House Democrats sit-in"
The following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total.
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US House Democrats assume floor and begin 22 June 2016 sit in.png 681 × 401; 511 KB
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House Democrats Sit-In.ogv 4 min 8 s, 640 × 360; 26.37 MB
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House Democrats stage sit-in on House floor (C-SPAN).webm 7 min 17 s, 1,920 × 1,080; 111.06 MB
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John Lewis No Bill, No Break (27686529890).jpg 338 × 516; 64 KB
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No Bill, No Break (27686529890).jpg 2,183 × 1,532; 933 KB
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