The expulsions are extraordinary moves the chamber has used only a handful times since the Civil War.
During discussion, Republican Rep. Sabi Kumar advised Jones to be more collegial and less focused on race.
Fielding questions from lawmakers, Johnson reminded them that she did not raise her voice nor did she use the bullhorn — as did the other two, both of whom are new lawmakers and among the youngest members in the chamber. “Our members literally didn’t look at the ethnicity of the members up for expulsion,” Majority Leader William Lamberth added. He alleged that Jones and Pearson were trying to incite a riot last week, while Johnson was more subdued.
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