Tennessee House expulsion updates: Gloria Johnson survives expulsion
Table Of Content Gloria Johnson What happened during the protest? What are the 3 lawmakers saying? Who is Justin Pearson? Parents take a stand during protests Man kills wife, 3 kids in mass shooting: Police MORE: Tennessee lawmakers face expulsion after gun control protest In recent weeks, parents of school shooting survivors, students and gun-reform advocates have heavily lobbied against the bill, with one Covenant School mom delivering a letter to the House on Monday with more than 5,300 signatures asking lawmakers to kill the bill. Some Republicans outside the legislature have watched the proceedings with slight bewilderment, questioning why the House leaders would choose to target two young Black representatives and one of just 11 women in the 99-seat House over a protest on the chamber floor. During a chaotic session Monday, Tennessee House Republicans introduced resolutions to expel the three. Protesters in the gallery erupted into screams and House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-