Sen. Mazie Hirono Mazie Keiko HironoDemocrats unveil plan declaring racism a public health issue Overnight Defense: US, Russia trade blame over Syria incident | Pentagon calls out China's 'counterproductive' military exercises, missile test | Democrats press Esper on COVID-19 response Democrats press Esper on 'concerning' rise in Pentagon's COVID-19 cases MORE (D-Hawaii) pledged on Wednesday to ask court nominees under oath if they have any history of committing sexual assault or harassment.

“Women and men all across the country have been speaking up about their experiences with sexual assault and harassment,” Hirono said during a hearing for Kurt Engelhardt, a nominee for the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

“It started in Hollywood, but we know that it occurs in many other settings,” she continued.

Hirono posted a clip from the hearing on Twitter.

"Starting today, I'm asking nominees to our courts, under oath, whether or not they have a history of sexual assault or harassment. Like in other industries, our judges are in positions of power," she wrote.

Starting today, I'm asking nominees to our courts, under oath, whether or not they have a history of sexual assault or harassment. Like in other industries, our judges are in positions of power & #TimesUp. pic.twitter.com/Jk0NcTBi3h — Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) January 10, 2018

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Hirono said that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts had instructed the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts to put together a working group looking into sexual harassment in the courts.

During Engelhardt’s hearing, Hirono asked two questions about his history.

“Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted requests for sexual favors or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?” she asked. “Have you ever faced discipline or entered into a settlement related to this kind of conduct?”

Engelhardt responded “No, senator” to both questions.

Hirono has been vocal about sexual harassment on Capitol Hill, calling for President Trump Donald John TrumpObama calls on Senate not to fill Ginsburg's vacancy until after election Planned Parenthood: 'The fate of our rights' depends on Ginsburg replacement Progressive group to spend M in ad campaign on Supreme Court vacancy MORE to resign over the allegations against him and also joining calls last year then-Sen. Al Franken Alan (Al) Stuart FrankenGOP Senate candidate says Trump, Republicans will surprise in Minnesota Peterson faces fight of his career in deep-red Minnesota district Getting tight — the psychology of cancel culture MORE (D-Minn.) to step down.