Expelled Tennessee lawmakers seek reinstatement amidst accusations of racism and echoes of Jan. 6.

The Nashville Metropolitan Council is set to vote on whether to reinstate Justin Jones, one of two lawmakers expelled for leading a gun control protest in March. Jones is expected to return to the Tennessee House of Representatives, as 29 of 40 members of the Nashville council have said they would vote to appoint him as an interim representative. The vote comes as state lawmakers return for their first floor sessions since the vote to oust Jones and Justin Pearson. Both Jones and Pearson have vowed to return to the state house and have said they will run in a special election in the coming months to permanently fill the seats.