How do you stage an overnight sit-in? With a little help from some friends.
Democrats occupying the floor of the House of Representatives were flooded with support from senators in the form of drop-ins — along with care packages, pillows and pizza.
Here's a look at what's helping fuel the rebellion.
Thanks to Senste for nourishment during House #NoBillNoBreak sit-in. pic.twitter.com/GdSznV43cI
— (((Steve Israel))) (@RepSteveIsrael) June 22, 2016
#Dems aide brings pillow to House floor for #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/unwR4PVAiU
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) June 23, 2016
On House floor Rep. Cleaver (D-MO) is holding a large pink & white striped pillow, insinuating he may be sleeping on the House flr 2nite
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) June 23, 2016
My care package to House #gunviolenceprevention sit-in. Proud of #CT delegation—keep fighting #NoBillNoBreak #Enough pic.twitter.com/VBVyMrsqDK
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) June 22, 2016
Thanks Senator @maziehirono for showing @HouseDems some luv during our sit-in #ShutDownTheHouse pic.twitter.com/EzxEpb9KaC
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) June 22, 2016
We just received a pizza delivery courtesy of citizens of California. Thank you! #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/78hkouyoO6
— Judy Chu (@RepJudyChu) June 23, 2016
Sen Warren just said, "I just brought Dunkin Donuts!" House #Dems applaud loudly. #NoBillNoBreak
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) June 23, 2016
TY so much Sen. @maziehirono & staff for the support & snacks! We're not going anywhere. #NoBillNoBreak #DisarmHate pic.twitter.com/0XPtPwj30c
— Judy Chu (@RepJudyChu) June 22, 2016
On House floor Rep. Cleaver (D-MO) is holding a large pink & white striped pillow, insinuating he may be sleeping on the House flr 2nite
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) June 23, 2016
Dropped off pizza for @HouseDemocrats & staff supporting them. Keep the pressure on. #NoBillNoBreak #Enough pic.twitter.com/1i9bpr1TU2
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) June 22, 2016
Looks like we are in for a long night. #mepolitics #nobillnobreak pic.twitter.com/CVMghemheG
— Chellie Pingree (@chelliepingree) June 23, 2016
Thanks @SenWarren for the donuts! #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/RL50WX9IZ6
— (((Steve Israel))) (@RepSteveIsrael) June 23, 2016
Massachusetts knows: America — and #NoBillNoBreak — runs on @DunkinDonuts. #birthdaydonuts #holdthefloor pic.twitter.com/XG1wzU5q41
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) June 23, 2016
Staff are starting to delivery blankets and pillows to the House floor. Looks like it's going to be a long night. #NoBillNoBreak #enough
— Judy Chu (@RepJudyChu) June 22, 2016
Thanks for bringing us snacks, @SenSherrodBrown and @SenBlumenthal. #GoodTrouble #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/lT7ighbFDv
— Rep. John Yarmuth (@RepJohnYarmuth) June 22, 2016
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