Ryan says sit in could happen again after Congress recess

YOUNGSTOWN

The rare sit-in staged by House Democrats after Republican leadership declined to vote on gun-control legislation could occur again when Congress returns July 5 from recess, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said today.

“If [Republicans] behave in a certain way, another sit-in is an option,” Ryan of Howland, D-13th, said shortly after the conclusion of the 26-hour sit-in on the House floor. “If Republicans come back from recess and try to move appropriation bills [and ignore gun-control legislation], we can stop that process.”

Ryan, who called Republicans “soft on terrorism” during the sit-in Wednesday, said a day later: “People are really now seeing the Republicans holding things up and throwing sand in the gears.”

Pointing to a recent CNN poll, Ryan said an overwhelming percentage of people want expanded background checks and support banning people on federal watchlists from buying guns.

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