Tennessee Republican lawmakers took the first steps today to expel three Democratic members for their role in the recent gun control protest at the state capitol 

Resolutions have been filed against 

• Rep Gloria Johnson 

• Rep Justin Jones 

• Rep Justin Pearson 

The resolution said that they had participated in "disorderly behavior" and "did knowingly and intentionally bring dishonor to the House of Representatives" 

• This is due to the gun control protests at the capitol 

• They led chants for gun reform on the house floor 

House must now vote on the resolution before the expulsion can begin 

• Once the house votes on the resolution it is expected to trigger an expulsion process 

  1. The three lawmakers would have a chance to defend themselves 

  2. Before a final expulsion vote 

The three lawmakers have had their committee assignments taken away 

• House GOP caucus chairman Jermemy Faison referred to Jones as the "former representative" during the evening session 

Only two house members have ever been ousted from the chamber since the civil war 

After the demonstration the three lawmakers' access to the legislative office building and the member's parking garage was restricted 

The first vote on the resolutions was along party lines 72-23 

• Dems have little power to block