Dems Protest On House Floor Again, Calling For Vote On Gun Control Measure

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House Democrats on Tuesday night again caused a ruckus over gun control, calling for Republican leadership to allow a vote on a measure that would keep people on the no fly list from buying guns.

Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) asked the House to bring the amendment up for a vote, but Republicans ignored the Democrat’s question and did not allow a vote on the measure, according to Roll Call.

This prompted Democratic lawmakers to begin chanting, “No bill, no break,” according to Politico. Democrats are pushing for the House to consider the measure before lawmakers go on recess on Friday.

Last week, Democrats raised hell on the House floor following a moment of silence for the victims of the deadly Orlando shooting. Lawmakers said the gesture wasn’t enough and pushed for the House to consider gun control legislation. They began shouting on the House floor, “Where’s the bill?”

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