Democrat Moves to Force Full House Vote on Releasing Gaetz Ethics Report

A House Democrat is attempting an end-run around strategy to make the findings of the House Ethics Committee’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., public, as Republicans are blocking its release.

Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., moved on Wednesday to force a vote on his resolution calling on the panel to release its report. Since it is a privileged resolution, it forces leadership to act on the measure within two legislative days. Leadership could either stage a vote on the resolution or move to table it.

“The allegations against Matt Gaetz are serious. They are credible. The House Ethics Committee has spent years conducting a thorough investigation to get to the bottom of it. This information must be made available for the Senate to provide its constitutionally required advice and consent,” Casten said in a statement.

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