diff --git a/modules/openstack_project/files/zuul/layout.yaml b/modules/openstack_project/files/zuul/layout.yaml
index 8a41474927..8c2cdee8d0 100644
--- a/modules/openstack_project/files/zuul/layout.yaml
+++ b/modules/openstack_project/files/zuul/layout.yaml
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ pipelines:
           require-approval:
             - username: jenkins
               older-than: 72h
+              verified: 1
         - event: comment-added
           require-approval:
             - workflow: 1