Social Media Boosts Democrats at House Sit-In, but Will It Impact Gun Control?

Democrats continued to hold a sit-in on the House Floor by the afternoon of June 23, but it may not have a big impact on gun control.

Democrat members of Congress, including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., (C) and Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-Conn. as they participate in sit-down protest seeking a a vote on gun control measures on the floor of the House on Capitol Hill on June 22, 2016. Rep. Chillie Pingree via AP

Supporters of House Democrats taking part in a sit-in on the House Chamber shout encouragement from outside the U.S. Capitol on June 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. Led by civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) Democrats have maintained control of the House chamber since this morning demanding a vote on gun control legislation. Pete Marovich/Getty Images