Democrats in the US Congress have ended their sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives after more than 24 hours.
They were protesting the Republicans' refusal to bring gun control legislation to the floor of House for a vote.
The sit-in brought anarchic scenes to the US Capitol, with a shouting match breaking out on Wednesday night as Republicans tried to move other legislation through the chamber.
The leader of the sit-in, Democratic Congressman John Lewis, announced its conclusion.
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The leader of the sit-in, Democratic Congressman John Lewis, vowed to continue battling for gun control legislation when Congress reconvenes next month.
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