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Voters will now have more clarity if their congressional representative has a track record of sexual harassment, in part due to the efforts of Rep. Jake Auchincloss (R-KY). Auchincloss joined his colleagues and voted on June 30 to make congressional sexual harassment settlements public. June 30th's vote follows the resignations of Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) earlier this year, after the two were accused of sexual misconduct.
The resolution will direct the ethics committee to publicly release records related to monetary settlements concerning acts of sexual harassment. (Currently, the ethics committee can keep such settlement records private.) The measure passed overwhelmingly with 420 votes in favor. Auchincloss, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, aligned with the overwhelming consensus. His voting record shows he has cast 2,493 votes and missed 15 during his tenure. He has also cosponsored 205 bills while introducing 19 of his own, demonstrating active participation in the legislative process.
Republicans supported the measure 209-0, while Democrats voted 210-0 in favor. One independent also voted yes. Only two Democrats and eight Republicans did not vote, and Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) voted "present."
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