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6 Democrats Stage Protest to Demand Gun Control

HeadlineJun 29, 2016

Meanwhile, House Democrats continued their protest calling for gun control in the wake of the Orlando massacre that killed 49 people at an LGBT nightclub. Less than a week after lawmakers staged a sit-in to call for a vote on gun reform, six Democrats stood and demanded recognition during a procedural session Tuesday. The lawmakers, including New York Congressmember Eliot Engel, shouted as Republican Congressmember Andy Harris gaveled the session to a close.

Rep. Andy Harris: “Pursuant to section 3(b) of House Resolution 797, the House stands adjourned until 9 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016.”

Democrats have attempted to force a vote on a measure to prevent people on the no-fly list from purchasing guns, a step criticized by civil liberties groups who say the list is biased and sweeps up innocent people.

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