Democrat files resolution to force full House to vote on Matt Gaetz's ethics report

Democratic Rep. Sean Casten (IL) told MSNBC on Wednesday that he has filed a resolution that would force a vote on the full House to decide whether to release the Ethics Committee investigation report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).

Gaetz was under investigation for engaging in a sexual relationship with an underage teen, paying for sex, and illicit drug use, all of which he denies.

The report, quoted by MSNBC host Katie Phang, said such a step "would maneuver around the cumbersome and slow committee process."

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“Any lawmaker who disclosed the report could face immediate consequences, like censure or expulsion," Phang also quoted.

One of those Democrats on the 10-member committee is Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Susan Wild, who was ousted by a Republican, Ryan Mackenzie, and will exit Congress next year.