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Shocking: Tennessee House Expels Three Democratic Lawmakers Over 'Disruptive Behavior'

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In a highly controversial move, the Tennessee House of Representatives has voted to expel three Democratic lawmakers from their positions. Representatives Jeremy Faison, Cameron Sexton, and Susan Lynn brought the resolution to expel Representatives John Ray Clemmons, Gloria Johnson, and Bo Mitchell, accusing them of "disruptive behavior" and violating the House's code of conduct.

The three Democrats had been vocal critics of the Republican-led House, often using their positions to speak out against bills they felt were harmful to their constituents. The move to expel them has been widely criticized by Democrats and civil rights groups, who argue that it sets a dangerous precedent for punishing lawmakers who exercise their right to dissent.

Republican leaders defended the decision, stating that the three Democrats had repeatedly crossed the line with their behavior and had refused to work with the rest of the House. The resolution passed with a vote of 52-48, with all Democrats and a handful of Republicans opposing it.

The move is expected to have significant repercussions for Tennessee politics, with Democrats calling for an investigation into the matter and vowing to fight back against what they see as an attack on their right to represent their constituents.

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