WebApr 6, 2024 · On Thursday, two of the lawmakers, Representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, were expelled from the House, a dramatic act of political retribution. But the … WebApr 7, 2024 · Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, were ousted not for committing crimes but for breaching the rules of decorum. They used a bullhorn on the House floor, speaking...
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WebApr 11, 2024 · Republican lawmakers accused them of breaking House rules on conduct and decorum and voted to expel both Jones and 28-year-old Pearson, who are both Black. Johnson, who is a White woman, was... WebJan 13, 2024 · Just under 10 percent of the nearly 7,500 legislators serving in America’s state houses are Black, and only 13 are Republicans. Del. Joe Lindsey, D-Norfolk, … how did romans define the word barbarian
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