Tennessee House expels two Democrats amid gun reform protests | USA TODAY

House Republicans in Tennessee voted to expel two of three Democratic members of the House for "disorderly behavior" over anti-gun protests.

Ten days after a shooter unloaded 152 rounds at a Nashville school and killed six people, Tennessee House Republicans on Thursday expelled from the General Assembly two Democratic lawmakers for breaking House rules and mounting a gun-reform protest on the chamber's floor.

After hours of fiery debate, the House expelled Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, on a 72-25 vote, and Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, 69-26, in a move that put the nation's eyes on Tennessee and its politics.

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[fpanadero]

They had a bullhorn leading people into the chambers, interrupting normal procedures? That sounds like an insurrection.

[brittneyk]

Matthew 12:25: “And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” 🤷‍♀️

[SamSung-wwrp]

America has gone to hell! People fighting for the very lives of our children are cast out while people who aided in the attempt to overthrow the government keep their status.

[RorkesDriftVC]

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert were not held accountable for their behavior at the SOTU. Rules of decorum only apply to uppetty black men.

[mikep]

I'm disgusted by this. Tennessee is looking like something I no longer want to be any part of.

[abhayjeetpandey]

Hey!! I'm (19y) from India 🇮🇳, Is anyone from USA🇺🇲?

[lesabooth]

I heard everyone in Tennessee never graduated from kindergarten.

[bigraviolees]

Biden needs to step in and be a leader