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.
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.”
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.