Republicans blocked two measures that would have forced the release of the House Ethics Committee’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who faced allegations of sex trafficking and sex with a minor, which he denies.

The committee’s investigation ended after Gaetz resigned his seat last month following his nomination by President Trump for attorney general, a nomination he later withdrew.

Some Republicans, like Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), indicated they would reconsider their stance if Gaetz were nominated for another high-level position.

Gaetz, not running for his former seat, has been mentioned as a potential candidate for Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race or a Senate seat if Marco Rubio vacates his position, the Washington Examiner has reported.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) suggested the ethics report could resurface if Gaetz is nominated for another role.

Written by B.C. Begley