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Democrats Stage Sit-In on House Floor Demanding Vote on Gun Laws

US Democrats occupied the House floor, shouting slogans like “No bill, no break” as they agitated for gun control.

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Democrats staged an extraordinary round-the-clock sit-in on the House floor on Wednesday to demand a vote on gun control bills, shouting down Speaker Paul Ryan when he attempted to restore order as their protest stretched into the night.

Angry Democrats shouted “No bill, no break”, refusing to leave till they secured a vote on gun control measures before lawmakers went on a week-long break.

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