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.
6/23/2016
Updated:
6/26/2016

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)
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)

Georgia Rep. John Lewis, center, leads a sit-in of more than 20 Democrats in demanding a vote on measures to expand background checks and block gun purchases by some suspected terrorists. Rebellious Democrats shut down the House's legislative work on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. (AP Photo)
Georgia Rep. John Lewis, center, leads a sit-in of more than 20 Democrats in demanding a vote on measures to expand background checks and block gun purchases by some suspected terrorists. Rebellious Democrats shut down the House's legislative work on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. (AP Photo)

DiSalvo also noted that having Lewis, a civil rights leader who has protested against injustice, lead the sit-in was a smart move. Overall, the sit-in was “well orchestrated,” but “for now this protest won’t lead to a whole lot,” he said.