Robert Stevens (Tennessee politician) explained

Robert Stevens
State House:	Tennessee
District:	13th
Term Start:	January 10, 2023
Birth Date:	23 May 1985
Party:	Republican
Education:	Lipscomb University (BS) University of Memphis (JD)

Robert Stevens (born May 23, 1985) is an American politician from Tennessee. He is a Republican and represents District 13 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.^[1]

Stevens graduated from Middle Tennessee Christian School. He earned a degree in political science from Lipscomb University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis.^[2] He was first elected in 2022.^[3]

In 2023, Stevens supported a resolution to expel Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative Robert Stevens . capitol.tn.gov . February 10, 2023.
2. News: Broden . Scott . Meet the lawmaker candidates for TN House District 13 . February 10, 2023 . . . October 31, 2022.
3. News: Broden . Scott . 'It's an honor to be elected': Stevens claims win as newest TN lawmaker . February 10, 2023 . . . November 8, 2022.
4. Web site: Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third. Andone. Dakin. Young. Ryan. Simonson. Amy. Almasy. Steve. CNN. en. 2023-04-07.