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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Tennessee Democrats Criticize Rules for Special Session

The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a set of rules put forth by the Select Committee on Rules for the special session by a 73-23 vote on Monday. 

Despite its passage, some Democrats took issue with a number of the updated rules for the special session, including the ones that address disorderly behavior, disorderly conduct in the gallery or lobby, and when members go off-topic during debates. 

Rule 18 was one of the criticized rules, as it allows the forfeiture of time for members who go off-topic when recognized by the House Speaker during debates.

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Wait, they'll have to act civilized?