Congressional Democrats Have Paused Their Gun Control Sit-In

Update: After the congressional GOP opted to adjourn for a recess until July 5 rather than vote, the House Democrats chose to end their sit-in protest on Thursday. According to Rep. John Lewis, the participating representatives will come back "more determined than ever before."

We got in trouble. We got in the way. Good trouble. Necessary Trouble. By sitting-in, we were really standing up. #NoBillNoBreak

— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) June 23, 2016

We must never ever give up or give in. We must keep the faith. We must come back here on July 5 more determined than ever before.

— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) June 23, 2016

Original: Democratic representatives have staged a sit-in on the House floor, occupying Congress until GOP representatives agree to vote on gun control measures. Led by Georgia Rep. John Lewis, the participating representatives include Hillary Clinton's potential vice presidential pick Elizabeth Warren and California Rep. Janice Hahn. The sit-in is a historic form of protest that harkens back to the Civil Rights movement, and while the Democratic representatives have yet to receive their desired vote, they're getting attention nationwide.

The act of civil disobedience began Wednesday morning, and the representatives have no intention of moving until House Speaker Paul Ryan calls for a vote on measures that would tighten gun control in the United States. They have received words of support from President Barack Obama, and the #NoBillNoBreak Twitter hashtag has over 200K tweets at the time of writing.

Thank you John Lewis for leading on gun violence where we need it most. https://t.co/vctfqAH5Wt

— President Obama (@POTUS44) June 22, 2016

While there are no cameras running inside Congress, participating representatives have been tweeting live from the floor. Check out their updates below, then follow along with the protest on Twitter.

My colleagues & I have had enough. We are sitting-in on the House Floor until we get a vote to address gun violence. https://t.co/rTqrPifuUz

— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) June 22, 2016

From Newtown to Charleston... how long will it take for Congress to act? #NOMORESILENCE #goodtrouble pic.twitter.com/uH4G5HCQc5

— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) June 22, 2016

Time to occupy the House to demand action. #NoBillNoBreak #DisarmHate pic.twitter.com/C7BZpzNvxL

— Rep Donna F Edwards (@repdonnaedwards) June 22, 2016

Joining w/ @repjohnlewis &dozens of my colleagues for House sit-in for a vote to prevent gun violence #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/Lg4cM9Gzj0

— Elizabeth Esty (@Elizabeth_Esty) June 22, 2016

John Lewis knows a thing or two about sit-ins. We will not give up the House Floor until we get a vote. #GoodTrouble pic.twitter.com/X269SIhyRp

— Janice Hahn (@SupJaniceHahn) June 22, 2016

The @HouseGOP may run from a vote for common-sense gun measures, but they can’t hide. #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/TMnjPmJClS

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) June 22, 2016

.@SenatorReid is on the floor. @HouseGOP can you hear us yet? We demand a vote to stop this carnage. #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/sV8zhYhBjC

— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) June 22, 2016

Reggina was just 16 when she was killed leaving a vigil in Oakland. I’m staying on floor for her. #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/PSJu2L2SKF

— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) June 22, 2016