Tennessee GOP Moves to Block Reappointment of Expelled Lawmakers

The legislation targets the 'Tennessee Three', raising constitutional questions and reflecting broader efforts to limit debate.

Tennessee House Republicans advance a bill to prevent local governments from reappointing state lawmakers expelled for behavior, targeting the 'Tennessee Three'.
The bill raises constitutional concerns, with suggestions to propose the change as a constitutional amendment.
The 'Tennessee Three' refers to Democratic Reps. Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson, who were expelled after a gun control protest.
Jones and Pearson were reappointed and won special elections, prompting GOP efforts to toughen expulsion consequences.
The bill is part of broader GOP efforts to limit debate and restrict lawmakers deemed 'out of order'.