House Republicans Leave Town as Democrats Extend Gun Sit-In
- Democrats say protest will continue until votes are scheduled
- Leaders want votes on barring terror suspects from buying guns
Nancy Pelosi speaks to media during a sit-in at Capitol Hill on June 22. Photographer: Muhammed Bilal Kenasari/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
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House Democrats kept up their sit-in for a second day as Republicans formally adjourned the chamber early Thursday but failed to halt the protest over the lack of a vote to curb gun sales.
Republicans hastily adjourned the House for a week-long recess nearly 16 hours after rebellious Democrats electrified backers of gun curbs with their unprecedented protest on the House floor. The standoff was dismissed by Republicans as a publicity stunt, but it has the potential to shift the dynamics of an already volatile election year.