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Commission Votes: January 2026

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Date of Final Vote Document Type Matter Statute, Issues, and Bases InvolvedCommissioner Vote Result Document Link 
1/2/2026Non-Litigation RecommendationRetirement Resolution Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Approve 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (3-0) 
1/5/2026Subpoena DeterminationDetermination on the Petition to Modify or Revoke Subpoena Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Approve 

Panuccio: Recuse		Approved (2-0) 
1/5/2026Subpoena DeterminationDetermination on the Petition to Modify or Revoke Subpoena Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Approve 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (3-0) 
1/7/2026Non-Litigation RecommendationObligation of Funds for Data Support Operations   Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Approve 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (3-0) 
1/9/2026Litigation Recommendation - Case presented to Commission pursuant to paragraph 1 of ResolutionLitigation Recommendation Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Approve 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (3-0) 
1/13/2026Non-Litigation RecommendationResolution Concerning Chair and Commission Roles Regarding Agency Organizational Changes Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Disapprove 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (2-1) 
1/20/2026Recommendation to participate as amicus curiaeHolsten v. Barclays Services LLC Title VII 

Sex 

Harassment 

Retaliation		Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Approve 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (3-0)Holsten v Barclays Services LLC
1/21/2026Non-Litigation RecommendationRetirement Resolution Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Approve 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (3-0) 
1/21/2026Non-Litigation RecommendationResolution Concerning the Commission’s Authority to Commence or Intervene in Litigation Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Disapprove 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (2-1)Resolution Concerning the Commission’s Authority to Commence or Intervene in Litigation
1/21/2026Non-Litigation RecommendationResolution for Obligation of Funds Requiring Commission Approval Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Disapprove 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (2-1) 
1/22/2026Non-Litigation RecommendationRescission of Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Disapprove 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (2-1)EEOC Commission Votes to Rescind 2024 Harassment Guidance
1/28/2026Non-Litigation RecommendationRetirement Resolution Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Approve 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (3-0) 
1/29/2026Recommendation to participate as amicus curiaeDiBlasi v. Guthrie/Robert Packer HospitalTitle VII 

ADEA 

Sex 

Age 

Retaliation		Lucas: Approve 

Kotagal: Approve 

Panuccio: Approve		Approved (3-0)DiBlasi v. Guthrie/Robert Packer Hospital
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