The States have agreed to hold an inquiry into the Island's historic child abuse scandal.
It is a huge U-turn for the States, who only decided last month not to go ahead with an investigation.
The vote for the Committee of Inquiry was an overwhelming 37 votes for the inquiry, 11 votes against.
It is hoped it will establish how alleged abuse across Jersey's children's homes was allowed continue for decades.
The Committee will also establish whether political influence played any part in deciding which cases were pursued through the courts.
An inquiry has been estimated at costing somewhere between £3 to £10 million.
Three years ago when allegations of abuse were uncovered, a full investigation was indeed promised.
And since last month's rejection of the idea for an investigation, there has been a strong case pushing for one to be held.
The Home Affairs scrutiny panel have called for the States to hold an inquiry and the Jersey Care Leavers Association (JCLA) have also campaigned for one.
The Home Affairs scrutiny panel believes that there are a number of fundamental questions which ought to be addressed about the past management of the children's homes, the monitoring of staff and the procedures for dealing with any reports of abusive behaviour.
The panel also say that the people personally affected by the events of the past should have the opportunity to have their stories heard.
States to decide on child abuse investigation
The States have been discussing whether there will be an inquiry into the Island's historic child abuse scandal.
Exactly a month ago today Jersey's Council of Ministers announced there would not be an inquiry - but this decision could now be overturned.
Last month's decision was a huge U-turn by the government, because three years ago when allegations of abuse were uncovered, a full investigation was promised.
The States discussed the possibility of the inquiry today and will continue tomorrow.