Posted 12/6/2023, 3:52:34 PM
GOP Seeks to Censure Rep. Bowman Over September Fire Alarm Incident
- Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) for pulling a fire alarm in September 2022
- Bowman pleaded guilty to falsely pulling the alarm and paid a $1,000 fine as part of a deferred prosecution agreement
- Bowman has said he activated the alarm by mistake, thinking it would open a door, not to delay a vote
- Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) introduced a resolution to expel Bowman but was expelled himself before it came to a vote
- Republicans allege Bowman pulled the alarm to delay a vote to fund the government, which Bowman denies