Illinois House Votes to Remove Representative Who Refused to Wear a Mask in Session

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (L) and U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy meet with members of the Illinois National Guard, medical professionals and construction workers who helped build and staff the COVID-19 alternate care facility at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on April 17, 2020. Tyler LaRiviere/Getty Images

A state lawmaker in Illinois defended his refusal to wear a mask meant to stem the spread of the CCP virus after his colleagues voted to oust him from the legislative session on May 20 because of it.

State Rep. Darren Bailey, a Republican, said he is “representing the people.”