Democrats say the Republican state house speaker is selectively using decorum rules against gun control proponents.
plans to call for a no-confidence vote against Sexton, citing the Republican leader’s alleged misuse of taxpayer funds and other abuses of authority.
Before he was silenced by the Republican supermajority, Jones had intended to introduce his proposal at the end of Monday’s session, which marked the start of the second week of a special session aimed at responding to the deadly shooting at Covenant School in Nashville earlier this year. “The House must perform its duty to hold the speaker to account and exercise an internal check on power,” Jones wrote in a letter to his colleagues. “At a time of record low approval ratings for the Legislature, this is not just a vote of no confidence in the speaker but a vote to restore confidence in this body with the people of Tennessee.”It’s no secret that it’s a tough time for independent journalism.
Your support lets us report on climate, labor, LGBTQ rights, policing, education, and more – all from a position of true independence and with our signature focus on social justice.If you can help us make it through this difficult time, please make a tax-deductible gift today.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Justin Jones Pushes for No-Confidence Vote Against Tennessee's GOP House Speaker'It is clear that the house speaker, Cameron Sexton, is determined to continue leading our state down the path to failure, humiliation, and authoritarianism.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Tennessee Three: GOP lawmakers vote to silence Justin Jones, prompting walkoutTennessee state Republican lawmakers voted to silence Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones, one of a group that has come to be known as the Tennessee Three, prompting walkouts from many of his colleagues.
Consulte Mais informação »
'This Is the Authoritarianism We Are Fighting': Tennessee GOP Silences Justin Jones'The Capitol is surrounded by troopers. This does not look like a democratic body.'
Consulte Mais informação »
GOP silences ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat on House floor for day on ‘out of order’ ruleRepublican lawmakers on Monday voted to silence a Democratic member of the so-called Tennessee Three during an already tense House floor session after determining the young Black member violated newly enacted rules designed to punish disruptive members.
Consulte Mais informação »
GOP silences ‘Tennessee 3’ Democrat on House floorThe move directed at Rep. Justin Jones prohibited him from speaking on and debating bills for the rest of the day.
Consulte Mais informação »