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Breaking! House to Re-convene for votes at 10pm ET. Reported on Rachel... (Original Post) ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 OP
This should be interesting. nt sufrommich Jun 2016 #1
If the rethugs try to steamroll Democrats, it BETTER be interesting! nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #2
John Lewis just stated that they will not be moved. nt sufrommich Jun 2016 #3
The rethugs must know that. I wonder if the Sgt at Arms will begin arresting reps/senators? nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #5
There's a rumor on Twitter that Ryan has called in police to be on sufrommich Jun 2016 #8
police laying hands on Representatives? irisblue Jun 2016 #15
Actually, this would be great! elljay Jun 2016 #29
Keep us posted! lindysalsagal Jun 2016 #4
Will try, lindysalsagal. ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #10
Too bad the storms have knocked out my TV frazzled Jun 2016 #6
Take care frazzled! C-SPAN has gone to Washington Journal for the moment while we wait for... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #9
Confrontation with the NRA enablers coming right up workinclasszero Jun 2016 #7
You say "enablers" SwankyXomb Jun 2016 #25
The republicans are SOFT on terrorism! workinclasszero Jun 2016 #28
Surround the podium geomon666 Jun 2016 #11
Looks like the Dems are not going let them reconvene. DCBob Jun 2016 #12
@repjohnlewis quietly says, “We shall not be moved.” #NoBillNoBreak Rose Siding Jun 2016 #13
SHOUT THEM DOWN! geomon666 Jun 2016 #14
Ryan is attempting to conduct business over the shouts of No Bill, No Break. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #16
he looks like an ass eleny Jun 2016 #17
He does mcar Jun 2016 #22
He does, and for good reason: because he IS an ass. SMH! nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #24
Whoa this is so awesome! C_U_L8R Jun 2016 #18
Looks like Ryan is conducting votes despite the protest. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #19
Paul the Thug acting like the fascist he is ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2016 #20
Handmaiden of the NRA!!! workinclasszero Jun 2016 #21
Why is Paul Ryan recognizing voice votes or calls for standing geomon666 Jun 2016 #23
Yes, it is a farce. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #26
They are in now... tallahasseedem Jun 2016 #27

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
8. There's a rumor on Twitter that Ryan has called in police to be on
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 09:58 PM
Jun 2016

standby,but that's just a Twitter rumor so far.

irisblue

(32,964 posts)
15. police laying hands on Representatives?
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 10:05 PM
Jun 2016

Wow better be a rumor. That would rip Congress apart for years.

elljay

(1,178 posts)
29. Actually, this would be great!
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 10:45 PM
Jun 2016

I can't think of anything that would motivate the country more than watching Democratic reps being arrested for trying to protect their lives! Imagine the optics of the police hauling John Lewis off to jail. Let the NRA and Republicans try to message that!

 

ChisolmTrailDem

(9,463 posts)
9. Take care frazzled! C-SPAN has gone to Washington Journal for the moment while we wait for...
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 10:00 PM
Jun 2016

...the House cameras to come back as the rethugs enter the chamber.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
7. Confrontation with the NRA enablers coming right up
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 09:58 PM
Jun 2016

I would be proud to stand behind John Lewis if I was there!!

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
28. The republicans are SOFT on terrorism!
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 10:15 PM
Jun 2016

Because they are owned by the NRA!

Are the american people finally waking up to the fact that the NRA is a terrorist enabling organization?

geomon666

(7,512 posts)
11. Surround the podium
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 10:02 PM
Jun 2016

and block any voice from speaking that isn't calling for a gun control bill. Shout them down!

Rose Siding

(32,623 posts)
13. @repjohnlewis quietly says, “We shall not be moved.” #NoBillNoBreak
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 10:04 PM
Jun 2016

Harold Itzkowitz ?@HaroldItz 39m39 minutes ago
.@repjohnlewis quietly says, “We shall not be moved.” #NoBillNoBreak
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geomon666

(7,512 posts)
23. Why is Paul Ryan recognizing voice votes or calls for standing
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 10:10 PM
Jun 2016

When everyone is standing and shouting? He didn't even look up when he called for a standing. This is a farce!

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