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
Luke Russert joined NBC News in August 2008 as a correspondent based in Washington, D.C. Russert currently reports from Capitol Hill on the House of Representatives for “Nightly News with Brian Williams,” “TODAY,” MSNBC and NBCNews.com.
Since late 2011 Russert has served as a guest host on various MSNBC programs including: “Way Too Early” “The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd” “Andrea Mitchell Reports” “NOW with Alex Wagner” and “The Cycle.”
From March 2006-2010, Russert co-hosted the sports radio talk show "60/20 Sports" with political pundit James Carville on Sirius-XM Satellite Radio. On "60/20 Sports" he interviewed the likes of former President Clinton, former President George Bush, Bill Russell, Cal Ripken Jr. and Lance Armstrong.
In May of 2009, Russert was honored with the Marlin Fitzwater Award for Leadership in Public Communication from Franklin Pierce University, an award meant to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to public discourse in the spirit of a healthy democracy. He’s also received an honorary degree from Wingate University in North Carolina.
Russert graduated from Boston College with a double major in history and communications. He is the son of the late Tim Russert and Vanity Fair writer Maureen Orth. Russert lives in Washington, D.C., with his pug Chamberlain.
