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House Dems highlight gun control with 26-hour sit-in

Now that the House is recessed for the July 4th holiday, Democrats say they'll return to their districts to build support for changes to gun laws.

By Jack Craver | Updated on June 23, 2016
This photo provided by Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, shows Democratic members of Congress, including, front row, from left, Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn.; Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn.; and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., during the sit-down protest seeking a vote on gun control measures. (Photo: Rep. Chellie Pingree via AP Photo)

After 26 hours, Democrats in the House of Representatives ended their sit-in for gun control. 

Since there is no House activity planned until after the 4th of July weekend, Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, the party’s second-in-command, said members would return to their districts during that time to build support for gun control legislation. 

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