One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the Republican-led Tennessee House was reinstated Monday after Nashville's governing council voted to send him straight back to the legislature. The unanimous vote by the Nashville Metropolitan Council restored Rep. Justin Jones to office just four days after Republicans stripped him of his seat. House Majority Leader William Lamberth and Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison said they will welcome back the expelled lawmakers if they are reinstated. WATCH | Expelled lawmaker reinstated to Tennessee House of Representatives: Expelled lawmaker reinstated to Tennessee House of Representatives Duration 1:12 Democrat Justin Jones was reinstated to Tennessee's House of Representatives on Tuesday after being ousted by Republicans last week for joining a protest for gun control. Rep. Justin Pearson, Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Gloria Johnson (left to right) hold their hands up as they exit the House Chamber doors at the Tennessee State Capitol Building on April 3.

Source: CBC News April 11, 2023 20:40 UTC