House Votes to Censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for Fire Alarm Prank
The House of Representatives voted to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in a U.S. Capitol office building during a session. The censure resolution, introduced by Republican Rep. Lisa McClain, accused Bowman of causing chaos and hindering the House's work. While some Democrats opposed the censure, it passed with a few Democratic votes. Bowman becomes the third Democratic House member to be admonished this year. The censure carries no practical effect but is a severe reproach from colleagues.