Speaker Ryan Plans House Vote on Gun Provision After Sit-In
- Democrats keeping mum on whether demonstrations will continue
- Speaker said to be weighing options on dealing with sit-ins
People gather to protest gun violence outside the White House on June 13, 2016, in Washington.
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Speaker Paul Ryan told House Republicans Thursday that he will hold votes on a "terrorism package" next week that will include a provision to prevent suspected terrorists from buying guns.
Ryan’s announcement -- which happened in a private conference call with rank-and-file members, according to a person on the call -- comes a week after House Democrats staged a dramatic 25-hour sit-in to demand votes on gun bills. The House returns to session on Tuesday.