As fallout from turmoil embroiling House Speaker Glen Casada continues, a number of Republican lawmakers have shared their views on whether he should step down from the leadership position.

As of Friday morning, 10 Republican lawmakers in the House have called for Casada to step down from his position as speaker.

Calling for Casada's resignation

Mike Carter, R-Ooltewah

Carter, who sits on the House Ethics Committee, called on Casada to resign this week after he was asked to sign off on a draft ethics opinion containing a proposed statement of facts that he said contained falsehoods, as first reported by the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

"I agreed to participate as long as the opinion rendered was based upon facts that would withstand scrutiny," Carter said in a full statement.

But the facts presented in the drafted advisory opinion "did not appear to be in line with the documents existing in the public realm" he said. "I was stunned that facts had been produced with an exonerating advisory opinion written for which no ethics committee member had input."

"If the requestor is willing to rig and predetermine an outcome of the ethics committee this week he is in my opinion he is not fit to hold the trust of his office or the state of Tennessee."

"I could argue that the text messages are disqualifying. I could argue that knowing and failing to report felony criminal conduct in his presence is disqualifying. I could argue that spending $7 million to operate his office more than Speaker Beth Harwell is disqualifying but respectfully I state that attempting to pre-determine an opinion from the Ethics Committee is the final straw for me."

Jerome Moon, R-Maryville

An email Moon sent to a constituent on Saturday encouraged Casada's removal.

"Please write or email the Governor," Moon wrote the constituent, who provided the email to The Tennessean. "Because he can call a special session to remove the Speaker, and that is what needs to happen."

"I don’t believe the Speaker will call a special session to remove himself."

Moon did not respond to a request for comment from The Tennessean.

Curtis Johnson, R-Clarksville

Said he could no longer stay silent after NewsChannel 5 published another story on Monday that included texts from Casada asking about whether two women were of age.

"I watch the 6:00 news every night, and after the 6:00 news tonight, I felt like it was time," said Johnson, who ran against Casada in the caucus race for speaker last fall.

He said he had been friends with Casada for 16 years.

"We need to restore the trust that has been lost," Johnson said. "He has become a political liability to the members of the House and to the state. I would urge the speaker to step down."

Terri Lynn Weaver, R-Lancaster

In an unexpected move, Weaver told the Hartsville Vidette late last week that she thinks the speaker should step down from his leadership role.

"The choices made by these people — including the Speaker — should have consequences. That teaches a lesson to everyone," Weaver said.

“If one’s going to step up to a place of authority — mayor, county commissioner — there is a level of representation you’ve got to bring to the table … Bad choices bring bad consequences and bad consequences have victims. Good choices make good things happen."

Weaver was one of just two House members who voted against expelling former Rep. Jeremy Durham from the House in September 2016, amid allegations of sexual misconduct from nearly two dozen women and an investigation by the attorney general's office.

Weaver didn't immediately return a phone call from The Tennessean on Monday.

Bill Dunn, R-Knoxville, speaker pro tempore

Dunn, Casada's immediate successor, called for the Speaker to resign during a conference call with the 73-member Republican caucus.

"He and I had a talk yesterday," said Dunn, the speaker pro tempore. "I shared with him my feelings about how I thought it would be better for him to step down."

"The truth eventually comes out," he said. "Once again when the truth comes out, we have to have the defense and the deflection and everything."

Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby

"I don't know how it's possible to be an effective leader, knowing what we know," Faison told Channel 5 reporter Phil Williams in an interview.

"We don't need to be pulled down by Speaker Casada. He needs to step down as speaker, and then allow Williamson County to find out if they want to keep him a a representative."

"Once you're elected and you gain the public's trust, you're held to a different standard ... it's not locker room talk to me, it's perversion. You're an elected official, act like it."

David Hawk, R-Greeneville

Said what has happened in recent months "is not normal."

Hawk, who ran against Casada last fall to be the GOP nominee for House speaker, said he sent a letter to Casada earlier in the week calling for Casada to "bow out gracefully and resign."

"After the way that Cade (Cothren) has treated some members so poorly, you will not be able to lead us with any sense of confidence in your decision-making," Hawk said in an email to Casada that was released to reporters.

House Majority Whip Rick Tillis, R-Lewisburg

Tillis told the USA TODAY Network - Tennessee on Wednesday that Casada "needs to step down."

"With the circumstances at hand and the developments today, the behavior seems to continue. I am not sure of the procedural rules. The governor could call for a special session. I am not sure."

Tillis called the controversy "an unfortunate circumstance but the people of Tennessee deserve better. I am frustrated, embarrassed and ashamed. I don’t want to sound like talking points, but this isn’t how people in this position should behave. We only know what's been provided, is there more?"

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Sam Whitson, R-Franklin

Called for Casada to step down Wednesday evening.

"I did not make this decision lightly, but did so only after the overwhelming expressions of concern from my constituents and obeying the oaths of office I took as a military officer and elected official," Whitson said in a written statement.

"Securing and protecting the honor and legitimacy of the House of Representatives is more important than any one individual. This issue has split our caucus and party, but it is important to every member of the General Assembly to be true to our citizens and their trust and confidence in our state government. "

Patsy Hazlewood, R-Signal Mountain

On Tuesday, she questioned whether Casada was fit to continue leading the House and sent a letter to Casada regarding her concerns about the recent reports.

On Friday, Hazlewood confirmed that she believed he should leave his post.

"I think it would be in the best interest of our House, the state of Tennessee and our party for Speaker Casada to step down. We need to put this behind us, focus on carrying out the positive agenda set forth by Gov. Lee and the 111th General Assembly, and continue to do what's best for the citizens of Tennessee."

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Who's weighed in

Ron Gant, R-Rossville, Assistant Majority Leader

Spoke about the controversy in an Instagram post on Tuesday, but stopped short of calling Casada to step down.

"I believe we all can recognize the severity of what is happening. We are all looking for direction and understanding at this time," Gant said. He called for a caucus meeting to be held "within the coming days."

"I believe in our government and I believe in the people of our great state, but my heart has been heavy over the last couple of weeks."

William Lamberth, R-Portland

During the May 8 conference call, Lamberth said, "I would encourage everyone to take our time, to generally ferret out what the facts are and what they're not. And to spend time talking to both one another and the speaker and the entire leadership team and just proceed in a very thoughtful manner."

"Take your time, be thoughtful about all of this," he said. "The sky is not falling. This is one of those type things that we just thoughtfully proceed together in whatever direction we need to."

Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro

Said he was "disappointed" in the text messages, but supports Casada, saying the speaker “has done a fantastic job” in leading the Tennessee House and showing support for legislation.

Jerry Sexton, R-Bean Station

Said he wants the Republican caucus to hold a "vote of confidence" to determine how Republicans feel about the speaker.

"The Republican Party and our caucus is at stake here," Sexton said. "For the sake of the caucus and the Republican Party, we need to make the best decision in that respect."

Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna

“We often put people on pedestals and then we’re shocked when somebody makes a bad comment or mistake,” Sparks said. “This kind of stuff overshadows the great work that the 111th General Assembly has done under Gov. Bill Lee, and I think we will continue to do great things.”

On May 8, Sparks told the USA TODAY Network - Tennessee, "We have elections every two years. Put it up to the voters."

Chris Todd, R-Madison County

Called Casada's behavior "reprehensible" but didn't call on him to resign.

"I will say though during my tenure the last six months or so, I have not seen anything like this. It is all surprising. I'm astonished that it has taken place because I haven't seen anything like that happen," Todd said.

Jason Zachary, R-Knoxville

"I have concerns about how we move forward as the House of Representatives based on what we know now, but am reserving judgment until we have all the facts," Zachary said on whether Glen Casada can continue leading with integrity.

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Who's shown support

Andy Holt, R-Dresden

During a Republican caucus conference call on Wednesday, Holt said lawmakers should judge Casada by his actions, not based on allegations he hasn't admitted to.

While he called the texts from Casada "an embarrassment," Holt said he hasn't seen any poor behavior from Casada since he became Speaker.

"When you stick to your guns and when you try to do what's right, there are inevitably going to be counteractive forces that want to do everything they can to tear these individuals apart," Holt said.

Susan Lynn, R-Mt. Juliet,

Praised Casada for his leadership at the end of the phone call. The allegations lobbed against the speaker, she said, "really amounts to extremely little."

"If you're guilty of anything, you're guilty of being a truly loyal friend," she said of Casada. "I still want you to be our speaker. I think this session ran better than any session we've ever had."

Ron Travis, R-Dayton

Offered his support to Casada during the caucus phone call

Who has declined to comment

David Byrd, R-Waynesboro

Said he was unable to be on the Wednesday caucus conference call and would not be commenting at this time.

Brandon Ogles, R-Franklin

Said Wednesday he was waiting a couple days before commenting on the situation.

Kent Calfee, R-Kingston

Told a reporter he'll miss the GOP caucus meeting next week, "so I'd rather not say anything."

Who hasn't weighed in:

Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro

Clark Boyd, R-Lebanon

Rush Bricken, R-Tullahoma

David Byrd, R-Waynesboro

Dale Carr, R-Sevierville

Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka

Mark Cochran, R-Englewood

Jim Coley, R-Bartlett

John Crawford, R-Kingsport

Michael Curcio, R-Dickson

Martin Daniel, R-Knoxville

Clay Doggett, R-Pulaski

Rick Eldridge, R-Morristown

Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville

Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville

Bruce Griffey - R-Paris

Curtis Halford, R-Dyer

Mark Hall, R-Cleveland

Kirk Haston, R-Lobelville

Esther Helton, R-East Ridge

Gary Hicks, R-Rogersville

Matthew Hill, R-Jonesborough

Timothy Hill, R-Blountville

John Holsclaw, Jr., R-Elizabethton

Dan Howell, R-Georgetown

Bud Hulsey, R-Kingsport

Chris Hurt, R-Halls

Kelly Keisling, R-Byrdstown

Sabi Kumar, R-Knoxville

Justin Lafferty, R-Knoxville

Tom Leatherwood, R-Arlington

Mary Littleton, R-Dickson

Pat Marsh, R-Shelbyville

Debra Moody, R-Covington

Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro

John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge

Bob Ramsey, R-Maryville

Jay Reedy, R-Erin

Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro

Iris Rudder, R-Winchester

Lowell Russell, R-Vonore

Bill Sanderson, R-Kenton

Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville

Paul Sherrell, R-Sparta

Robin Smith, R-Hixson

Bryan Terry, R-Murfreesboro

Chris Todd, R-Humboldt

Ron Travis, R-Dayton

Micah Van Huss, R-Jonesborough

Kevin Vaughan, R-Collierville

Mark White, R-Memphis

Ryan Williams, R-Cookeville

Dave Wright, R-Corryton