Tennessee lawmakers voted to expel Rep. Justin Jones, the first of three Democratic representatives, from the state House on Thursday, following their protest on the chamber floor against gun violence. This is the first time in state history that a House member has been expelled for alleged chamber rules violations, sparking debate among lawmakers and citizens alike. The expulsion proceedings come amid pressure from the GOP supermajority to tighten gun laws, with the representatives accused of breaking House rules on conduct and decorum.
