9 protesters arrested on Capitol Hill, including Rep. Joyce Beatty

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, was among nine protesters who were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police Thursday after leading a demonstration on voting rights.

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus was among nine protesters who were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police after leading a peaceful demonstration to advocate for voting rights inside the Hart Senate Office Building. At least 20 Black women activists joined Thursday to rally against legislation across the country which Democrats argue is restricting Americans' right to vote. They called for federal intervention and specifically the end to the filibuster rule, so the U.S. Senate may pass the For The People Act. Protesters walked hand in hand into the Senate office building Thursday, singing and chanting, "Let the people vote!" "This afternoon, nine people were arrested for demonstrating in a prohibited area on Capitol Grounds. At approximately 3:30pm, the United States Capitol Police responded to the Atrium in the Hart Senate Office Building for reports of illegal demonstration activity," a U.S. Capitol Police statement said.