Jamaal Bowman, the representative who pulled fire alarm to interrupt interim budget vote, claiming he thought it would 'open a door'.

Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York pulled a fire alarm in a Capitol office building on September 30, 2023, ahead of a crucial, last-minute House vote that ultimately averted a government shutdown. Bowman's office confirmed that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open." Multiple sources reported that Bowman was caught on camera pulling the Cannon fire alarm ahead of a motion to adjourn vote as Dems tried to delay the CR vote.

Jamaal Bowman, the senator who pulled fire alarm to interrupt interim budget vote, claiming he thought it would 'open a door'.

Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York pulled a fire alarm in a Capitol office building on September 30, 2023, ahead of a crucial, last-minute House vote that ultimately averted a government shutdown. Bowman's office confirmed that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open." Multiple sources reported that Bowman was caught on camera pulling the Cannon fire alarm ahead of a motion to adjourn vote as Dems tried to delay the CR vote.