March 21
Rep. Michelle Bachmann (R-Minn.) talks to a reporter on a balcony overlooking a rally against the health-care bill.
Bill O'leary-Washington Post
March 21
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Texas) talks to protesters. The day before, protesters shouted epithets at gay and black lawmakers.
Bill O'leary-Washington Post
March 21
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) waves as he walks by protesters, mostly against the health-care bill, outside the Capitol.
Bill O'leary-Washington Post
March 21
Capitol police attempt to separate a few bill supporters who entered the predominantly anti-bill rally.
Bill O'leary-Washington Post
March 21
A crowd gathered outside the Capitol to protest the health-care bill. Rallies were held on Saturday and Sunday, the day of the vote.
Bill O'leary-Washington Post
March 21
Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) cheers on the Tea Party protesters as the vote on health-care legislation nears.
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 21
As the democratic leadership entered the Capitol building chants of "Kill the Bill" came from thousands of Tea Party demonstrators. Pelosi led her caucus across the street to the Capitol with a gavel in one hand and the other on the arm of Rep. John Lewis of Georgia
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 21
A Democratic lawmaker says a protester stood up in the House gallery, yelled "Kill the bill" and was cheered by Republicans.
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 21
Key votes on final passage of the Senate-passed bill and a package of House fixes are expected later in the day.
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 21
Three members of Congress face the health-care protesters while holding up signs saying 'Kill the Bill.'
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 20, 2010
Judy Belak of Harrison City, Pa., is among thousands who gathered to make their voices heard. On the first day of spring, many lawmakers walked between buildings instead of using underground tunnels, bringing them face to face with protesters.
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 20, 2010
Protesters carried signs with a variety of messages, but many read "We'll Remember in November" and "Revolution."
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 20, 2010
For some conservatives, the protest at the Capitol was a family affair.
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 20, 2010
An official monitors the crowd, which delivered cheers to Republican lawmakers as much as it jeered Democrats.
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 20, 2010
Michelle Peele of College Park joins chants of "kill the bill."
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 20, 2010
At one point, the crowd of protesters prompted House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer's security detail to drive him a couple hundred feet when the Maryland Democrat had planned to walk.
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 20, 2010
Carol Crowell of Hopewell, N.J., left, and Janet Whitley of Portsmouth, Va., nap during speeches on the west lawn of the Capitol.
Melina Mara-The Washington Post
March 16, 2010
Janet Shagam of Arlington joins the protest. Some demonstrators planned to confront their legislators, then post video of the encounter online.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
March 16, 2010
Lisa Walker came from New Jersey to make her feelings known on the Hill. Some protesters came from as far as Michigan.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
March 16, 2010
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Tex.) holds the Senate-passed version of the bill. President Obama has been on the road to shore up support for the $875 billion proposal.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
March 16, 2010
Kathryn A. Serkes, co-founder and chair of the Doctor-Patient Medical Association, urged supporters to attend what she called a "code red rally" against the president's health plan.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
March 16, 2010
Protesters heard from speakers including Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), who said, "Stand strong, do your job and we will win by Sunday."
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
March 16, 2010
Ron Stopfer of Junction City, Kan., arrived bearing a hearing aid that he said he would like to give to President Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: "It's obvious they can't hear what the people are saying. It cost me $3,000, but they need it more than me."
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
March 16, 2010
Small-business owners Miriam and William Murphy of New Jersey attend the rally. Organizers estimate a turnout of 1,000 tea party supporters.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
March 16, 2010
Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) talks with Inday Alvir of Virginia and others about the legislation.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
March 16, 2010
Roko Oyler of Pennsylvania joined the march on the Capitol.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
March 16, 2010
Virginians, from left, Sandy Gorst, Lois Paul, Sue Ward and Al Tucker regroup. They and like-minded activists urged Congress to "kill the bill."
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
Gallery Credits:
Producer, Photo Editor Stephen Cook
Text Editor Doris N. Truong
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