Tennessee Democrat expelled from state Senate over fraud conviction
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A Tennessee Democrat was expelled from the state Senate on Wednesday over her conviction on fraud charges.
"While the expulsion of a Senator for the first time in history was not something any of us wished to see, it was a necessary action. The integrity of the Senate is of paramount importance."
On Wednesday, state senators voted 27-5 for her expulsion after a recommendation from the Ethics Committee, FOX 13 of Memphis reported.
Senate Speaker Randy McNally said in a statement Wednesday, "While the expulsion of a Senator for the first time in history was not something any of us wished to see, it was a necessary action. The integrity of the Senate is of paramount importance."
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