what congressman pulled fire alarm

According to multiple sources, Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York pulled a fire alarm in a Capitol office building on Saturday, September 30th, 2023. The incident occurred ahead of a crucial, last-minute House vote that could avert a government shutdown. The House Administration Committee is investigating why Bowman pulled the fire alarm, and his office acknowledged he pulled the alarm but suggested it was unintentional. Bowman’s spokesperson said in a statement, "Congressman Bowman did not realize he would trigger a building alarm as he was rushing to make an urgent vote. The Congressman regrets any confusion." The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear why Bowman pulled the fire alarm.