Tennessee House Republicans seek to expel Democrats over gun control protest.
TL;DR
House Republicans have sponsored resolutions to expel three Democratic Representatives who led a protest on the House floor last week for tighter gun laws. The bills are aimed at state Reps. Justin Jones of Nashville, Justin Pearson of Memphis and Gloria Johnson of Knoxville. A two-thirds vote of the chamber is required for expulsion of any member, but Republicans hold a supermajority with 75 of the House’s 99 seats. The trio would likely be given a chance to defend themselves before the entire chamber.
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- Rep. Gloria Johnson punished by GOP after role in gun reform protests Knoxville News Sentinel
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