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2023-04-07 18:35:19 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 8C9FD8DF08D1875968097B1F5E9BA6CA7A4EE7A9DD08C7B5F444B5D716ECCF36
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The three Democrats approached the podium between bills without being recognized to speak, a breach of chamber rules. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/04/tennessee-house-expulsion-gloria-johnson-justin-jones-justin-pearson/70080338007/ They took over proceedings, against rules, and then used a bullhorn to lead protestors in a disruptive chant which forced the House to shut down. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/03/tennessee-republicans-file-resolutions-to-expel-three-democrats-who-led-gun-reform-chants-on-house-f/70078002007/
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