House Democrats came face to face with conservative protestors Sunday afternoon, mere hours before the House votes on sweeping health care reform legislation.
Approximately three tea party activists vocally interrupted a statement being delivered by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) following a meeting with the Democratic caucus in the Cannon House Office Building. Capitol police then ushered members of Congress and the press to the building's entrance.
The short walk from the Cannon building to the Capitol left Democratic leaders surrounded by protestors who have been in Washington, D.C. since Saturday to stage a last-minute rally against reform legislation. The Democrats present, which included Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), were met with loud jeers such as "socialists," "See you in November," and "kill the bill."
A small group of health care supporters appeared as well, and received a thumbs up from Hoyer.
The heckles seemed to reach a crescendo as the members of Congress and their staff ascended the U.S. Capitol steps.
House Democrats Heckled En Route To Health Care Vote
Approximately three tea party activists vocally interrupted a statement being delivered by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) following a meeting with the Democratic caucus in the Cannon House Office Building. Capitol police then ushered members of Congress and the press to the building's entrance.
The short walk from the Cannon building to the Capitol left Democratic leaders surrounded by protestors who have been in Washington, D.C. since Saturday to stage a last-minute rally against reform legislation. The Democrats present, which included Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), were met with loud jeers such as "socialists," "See you in November," and "kill the bill."
A small group of health care supporters appeared as well, and received a thumbs up from Hoyer.
The heckles seemed to reach a crescendo as the members of Congress and their staff ascended the U.S. Capitol steps.