Tennessee lawmakers Rep. London Lamar, Rep. Johnnie Turner, Rep. G.A. Hardaway, and Rep. Antonio Parkinson were cut off from chambers after arguing against gun measures. They were later expelled from their posts along with Rep. Gloria Johnson and Rep. Jesse Chism for disruption of a legislative session. Their mic's were turned off after they were unable to reach between the two parties. Vice President Kamala Harris called their expulsion "an attack on democracy". Meanwhile, President Joe Biden referred to the expulsions as "shocking, undemocratic and without precedent" while criticizing Republicans for not taking greater action on gun reform. Furthermore, a "writ of election" for "primary elections for nominations by statewide political parties to fill the vacancy" must be scheduled within 55 to 60 days, state code says. And a general election to fill the vacancy must be scheduled within 100 to 107 days. Both Jones and Pearson qualify to run for their seats again in the special election according to Tennessee law.