Even if Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., winds up facing criminal charges for "mistakenly" pulling a fire alarm this weekend just before a vote to avert a government shutdown, history shows expelling him from Congress could be a difficult feat.
Republicans lashed out after Bowman seemingly walked away scot-free after speaking with Capitol Police about his decision to pull a clearly labeled fire alarm in the Canaan House Office Building ahead of the critical vote.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.