Rep. Ellison’s mom tells him to join sit-in

Rep. Keith Ellison’s mom on Wednesday told the Minnesota Democrat to join his colleagues in the sit-in on the House floor to push for action on gun control legislation.

{mosads}The representative’s mom reportedly called Ellison’s office and passed along the message.

“Your mom called and wants you on the floor!” said a note given to Ellison.

So I’m meeting with @keithellison. His scheduler walks in and hands him this note. Meeting ends 🙂 #NoBillNoBreak pic.twitter.com/JwnusZKZuo

— Trita Parsi (@tparsi) June 22, 2016

Ellison, the first Muslim member of Congress, tweeted that he was joining the House sit-in “against Gun violence & Majority’s unwillingness to protect Americans from slaughter.”

Sitting in on House Floor against Gun violence & Majority’s unwillingness to protect Americans from slaughter. pic.twitter.com/SvZ5cV45nn

— Rep. Keith Ellison (@keithellison) June 22, 2016

Dozens of Democrats were taking part in the sit-in, which began Wednesday morning.

Democrats have been pushing for action on gun control before the House leaves at the end of the week for a planned recess.