Update: The uprising lasted until the clock struck 5:00 PM yesterday. The Republicans, who vowed to stay until they got to vote on a drilling bill, found the allure of a five week vacation too tempting to resist.
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"This is the people's House," said Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.). "This is not Pelosi's politiburo."
Democratic aides were furious at the GOP stunt, and reporters were kicked out of the Speaker's Lobby, the space next to the House floor where they normally interview lawmakers.
"You're not covering this, are you?" complained one senior Democratic aide. Another called the Republicans "morons" for staying on the floor.
Update: The Capitol Police are now trying to kick reporters out of the press gallery above the floor, meaning we can't watch the Republicans anymore. But Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) is now in the gallery talking to reporters, so the cops have held off for a minute. Clearly, Democrats don't want Republicans getting any press for this episode. GOP leaders are trying to find other Republicans to rotate in for Blunt so reporters aren't kicked out.
Anarchy on Capitol Hill. The Republicans are staying while the Democrats head home for a five week vacation. Amusing and sad at the same time. The comments range from thoughtful to hilarious.
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