Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) was identified on camera of pulling the Cannon Office fire alarm to delay a vote, according to multiple reports.
  • treefrog
    171·
    9 months ago

    Unless it’s a felony they’re immune to prosecution while im session.

      • TechyDad@lemmy.world
        2·
        9 months ago

        I think McCarthy just found out the only way to stay in power. Every time Gaetz tries to file a motion to vacate the speakership, McCarthy will just pull the fire alarm.

      • Im14abeer@midwest.socialEnglish
        12·
        9 months ago

        In session is all time not in recess. They are also protected traveling to D.C. from their home district.

      • treefrog
        2·
        9 months ago

        There’s only two sessions a year. The reason the shutdown extension has to happen now is the session is about to adjourn.