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An investigation has been initiated after New York Democrat and US House of Representatives member Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm during a crucial budget vote on Saturday, raising suspicions of an intentional act to disrupt proceedings...
According to his account, he was hurrying to cast his vote when he encountered a door that typically opens for voting but was unyielding on this particular occasion..
In an official statement, Bowman expressed embarrassment over the incident and explained that he mistakenly believed that triggering the fire alarm would unlock the door..
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned the incident as a "new low" and criticized the Democratic Party's efforts to delay the vote, potentially leading to a government shutdown...
The fire alarm during the budget vote in the US House of Representatives was triggered when New York Democrat and US House of Representatives member Jamaal Bowman attempted to open a door that typically opens for voting but remained locked on that occasion...
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'New low': US lawmaker pulls fire alarm in Capitol before key vote, faces probe
01, Oct, 23An investigation has been launched against Congressman Jamaal Bowman after he pulled a fire alarm in the Capitol office building on Saturday.