Johnson said racism was the reason her two black colleagues, Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were expelled, and she was spared.
Justin Jones, expelled on a 72-25 vote.
Not voting - 2
Rep. Kirk Haston, R-Lobelville
Rep. Sam Whitson, R-Franklin
Gloria Johnson, expulsion fails by one vote, 65-30 vote; 66 votes needed
Not voting - 3
Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis
Rep. Kirk Haston, R-Lobelville
Rep. Bryan Terry, R-Murfreesboro
Justin Pearson, expelled on 69-26 vote
Not voting - 3
Rep. Kirk Haston, R-Lobelville
Rep. Bryan Terry, R-Murfreesboro
Rep. Sam Whitson, R-Franklin
She should have been tossed too. Optics on this are terrible.