House of Representatives Votes to Censure Representative Jamaal Bowman
Breaking News: Representative Bowman Censure Approved
Washington, D.C.
In a breaking development, the House of Representatives has voted to censure Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York. The censure, approved on Thursday, is a formal rebuke for Bowman's actions in setting off a false fire alarm in a House office building. The resolution passed with a party-line vote of 223-183, with all Republicans voting in favor and all but one Democrat voting against the measure.
The censure action stems from an incident that occurred in December 2021, when Bowman pulled a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building. The incident sparked a brief evacuation of the building before it was determined to be a false alarm. Bowman has since apologized for his actions.
This is the first time a member of Congress has been censured since 2010, when Republican Representative Charles Rangel was censured for ethics violations. The censure is a significant punishment that could have implications for Bowman's future political career.
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