Censure for Representative Bowman
House Votes to Censure Democrat for Pulling Fire Alarm
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WASHINGTON, [DATE] - The House of Representatives voted to censure Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York on Thursday, a move that comes months after he triggered a fire alarm in a House office building.
The resolution was passed along party lines, with 220 Republicans voting in favor and 207 Democrats voting against. Bowman is the first member of Congress to be censured since 2010.
The censure is a form of punishment that is less severe than expulsion but still carries a significant stigma. It is typically reserved for members who have engaged in egregious misconduct.
In this case, Bowman was found to have violated House rules by pulling a fire alarm without cause. The alarm caused a brief evacuation of the building and disrupted House business.
Bowman has defended his actions, saying that he pulled the alarm because he believed there was a fire. However, the House Ethics Committee found that there was no evidence to support this claim.
The censure is a major blow to Bowman, who is a freshman congressman. It is unclear how it will affect his ability to serve in Congress or his political future.
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