Democratic lawmaker penalized for filming on House floor, Republican lawmakers accused of physical altercation and filming [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Following a vote allowing Tennessee teachers to bring guns to school, several lawmakers faced votes accusing them of breaking House rules. Only one was formally penalized for it — Rep. Justin Jones (D – Nashville).

He was accused of filming on the House floor. Jones is a member of the Tennessee Three — a group that faced expulsion votes following demonstrations calling for gun reform in April 2023. He was voted out of his seat by lawmakers before being voted back into it by his district’s voters. 

Jones was seen filming on the House floor Tuesday with his phone, following an outburst from members of the public.

The gallery was chanting, “Blood on your hands” and, “Vote them out,” following discussions …