Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R) was removed from the state legislature after refusing to comply with a rule requiring all lawmakers to wear masks during the special session, NBC Chicago reports.
After the State House voted overwhelmingly to adopt the rule, Rep. Chris Welch (D) made a motion to remove Bailey from the House proceedings. After Bailey refused to put on a mask, the House voted 81-27 to remove him from the chamber.
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