2023-04-07 01:20:12
Two Democrats in the Tennessee House were expelled by a two-third vote because they took over House proceedings against House rules and then used a bullhorn to lead protestors in the gallery in a disruptive chant, which forced a stop to House business. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(14-0-6) Author
2023-04-07 02:05:54
While this is only the third time the Tennessee House has expelled law makers since the Civil War era, it required a two-thirds majority vote and was a result of flagrant breach of the house rules. The lawmakers can run again for their vacant seats and the public can decide. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(10-0-4) Author
2023-04-07 03:27:51
This tweet and many others are being spammed by the same person with the same article from the Tennessean but the problem is on most of these tweets notes are not needed because they are expressing a personal opinion over the matter. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-0-12) Author
2023-04-07 12:10:24
The Tennessee State Constitution explicitly gives permission to expel members. “Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member.” (Article II Section 12) [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(10-0-2) Author