Category: Tennessee General Assembly

2 Democrats Expelled From Tennessee House by GOP Legislature, 3rd Spared by 1 Vote

April 6, 2023
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After several hours of debate, two Tennessee Democrats were expelled from the Tennessee General Assembly by the Republican supermajority-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday. The third state representative facing expulsion held her seat by a margin of only one vote on a historic day in the Tennessee legislature. The close vote came as a shock,…

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Democrat Facing Expulsion From Tennessee House Files Assault Charges Against Republican Colleague

April 5, 2023
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A Tennessee representative facing an ouster from his seat—alongside two other Democrat Representatives—filed charges against a Republican colleague after a reported incident on the Tennessee House floor on April 3. The incident happened as the Tennessee House floor was thrown into chaos as protestors entered the chamber to call for gun control measures following the…

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