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House Republicans seem ready to k... . House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., left, conducts a ceremonial swearing-in for Rep.-elect Dwight Evans, D-Pa.
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House Democrats Stand Down After Chaotic Sit-In
"We must never ever give up, or give in," Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., who led the charge for a vote on gun violence, announced. "We must keep the faith and we must come back here on July 5 more determined than ever before."
House Democrats stage protest in dispute over guns
House Democrats are staging a sit-down protest, seeking a vote on gun control measures following the Orlando nightclub shooting. A group of about 30 Democrats led by Georgia Rep. John Lewis demanded a vote on gun control measures before sitting down and "occupying" the House floor Wednesday.
House Floor Erupts in Chaos Over LGBT Vote
Things got pretty tense on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday after a LGBT anti-discrimination bill failed to pass when several members hastily switched their votes. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney authored the bill aimed at preventing federal contractors from getting government work if they discriminate against LGBT employees.