As House Democrats embarked on the 11th hour of their sit-in over gun legislation, members of the Hollywood community expressed their support on social media.
The sit-in began Wednesday morning as the Democrats took to the House floor demanding a vote on universal background checks and sale bans for those on the suspected terrorist list. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan instead called a recess, leading to all House cameras and microphones being shut off.
“Captain America: Civil War” star Chris Evans echoed the sentiments expressed by House Democrats currently protesting.
“We need
I'm proud of this sit-in. We need common sense gun reform. And to be clear, NO ONE IS TAKING AWAY GUNS! Just looking for COMMON SENSE reform
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) June 22, 2016
Brandon Routh, who played the titular character in “Superman Returns,” echoed Evans’ sentiments, saying “I stand with Cap!”
I stand with Cap! Or sit? ? #NoBillNoBreak #StopTheFear https://t.co/6eNsPiLhEa
— Brandon Routh ?? (@BrandonJRouth) June 22, 2016
Heather Matarazzo, who starred in “The Princess Diaries” called the sit-in a “revolution.”
https://twitter.com/HeatherMatarazz/status/745796425401794560
Even Kim Kardashian West urged her followers to text Congress and demand that they vote on gun control — and claiming the powers that be had gone “on vacation.”
After Orlando, Congress hasn't done anything and now they're going on vacation. I say #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/WNdeZIUaqr
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) June 22, 2016
Although “Clueless” star and Fox News contributor Stacey Dash took to Twitter and Instagram to ridicule the sit-in, several others — including Laverne Cox, Elizabeth Banks, “The Office” star Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate, and Judd Apatow — tweeted otherwise.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BG-aH6kmCdW/
Read their tweets below:
What an incredible moment in history watching our reps sit-in for our rights! #NoBillNoBreak
— Laura Dern (@LauraDern) June 22, 2016
#nobillnobreak I still cry when I think of those children in Newtown. And yet, nothing was done. We have had enough! https://t.co/cNFiCw9KTG
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) June 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/amyschumer/status/745700009321050113
.@repjohnlewis never have I felt more proud of my representation. Never have I felt so REPRESENTED. I am floored & awed #NoBillNoBreak
— zoe kazan (@zoeinthecities) June 23, 2016
I love this so much #NoBillNoBreak https://t.co/Y61ayeph92
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) June 22, 2016
Text 644-33 if you want to urge your local representatives to vote on gun control. I did it! #easy #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/fvVrnLHD0t
— Jenna Fischer (@jennafischer) June 22, 2016
NO WAY: After Orlando, Congress hasn't done anything and now they're going on vacation. I say #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/pOGGs8lYYp
— Judd Apatow ?? (@JuddApatow) June 22, 2016
Proud to be a democrat watching @repjohnlewis & all standing up for sensible gun legislation. #NoBillNoBreak Text DEMAND ACTION to 644-33.
— Elizabeth Perkins (@Elizbethperkins) June 23, 2016
Patriots one and all. Thank you from my heart, Mr. Lewis et al. Getting my pride in USA back. @RepJohnLewis #HoldThefFoor #NoBillNoBreak
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) June 23, 2016
https://twitter.com/rmayemsinger/status/745792234151239680