The House overwhelmingly passed a resolution to force the disclosure of records on confidential sexual harassment settlements on behalf of members Congress.
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie forced the vote, saying that he believes documents and information already turned over to lawmakers was not sufficient. The measure was approved with 420 votes and one GOP lawmaker voting present.
The Republican-backed effort is the latest attempt from lawmakers to respond to calls for more accountability and transparency on Capitol Hill regarding sexual misconduct, a push that has been supported on both sides of the aisle.
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights was already compelled to turn over settlement documents to Congress following a subpoena from GOP Rep. Nancy Mace earlier this year.
Even though the documents revealed taxpayers paid over half a million dollars in confidential congressional sexual harassment settlements dating back decades, Massie believes there is more for the office to publicize.
