If you want proof that the Democratic sit-in over gun control was a success, look no further: On Thursday, House Speaker Paul Ryan told Republicans that the House of Representatives will hold a vote on legislation to ban suspected terrorists from purchasing guns. Sometimes, political theater works.
After the shooting in Orlando earlier in the month, Democrats proposed a “no fly, no buy” law that would prohibit Americans who are on terror watch lists from buying firearms. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy championed the bill in the Senate, where it was defeated, but House Democrats pushed for a vote on the same bill.
When Ryan refused, Democrats launched a 26-hour sit-in on the House floor, singing “We Shall Overcome” and refusing to leave until Ryan relented. Democrats eventually did leave, and now, it appears that Ryan has relented.
To be sure, it’s unclear precisely what bill Ryan is going to put up for a vote. It will be “a terrorism package that will include measures to disrupt For the full article click here
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