The Vote
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier voted yes on a resolution directing the House Ethics Committee to publicly release records relating to congressional sexual harassment settlements. The measure passed overwhelmingly, 420-0, with one member present.
H.Res. 1399 orders the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment. The resolution was introduced on June 30, 2026, and passed the House that same day.
DeSaulnier, a Democrat representing California's 11th congressional district, voted in line with his party. Both the Republican and Democratic caucuses voted unanimously in favor. 209 Republicans voted yes, 210 Democrats voted yes, and one Independent voted yes. Only 10 members did not vote.
As the Ranking Member of the House Ethics Committee, DeSaulnier holds a key position overseeing the chamber's internal accountability mechanisms. His support for releasing congressional sexual harassment settlements reflects his committee's oversight responsibilities. The measure passed without opposition, signaling broad bipartisan backing for greater transparency in how the Ethics Committee handles sexual misconduct disclosure in Congress.
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