Event Brief
Sexton removes Democrats from committees after chaos
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton removed Democrats from committee assignments after disruption during a special redistricting session.
WHO: Cameron Sexton; Tennessee House of Representatives Democrats
WHAT: Removed Democrats from committee and subcommittee assignments following disruption during a special session redistricting congressional districts
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 11:09 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee State Capitol
WHY: The removals followed another display of mayhem and disruption as the General Assembly met in special session to redistrict the state’s congressional districts.
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