The Senate on this Tuesday quickly approved to a bill that will require the publication of investigative files associated with the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a overwhelming vote in the House of Representatives and a change of position by Donald Trump and his Republican allies. The White House changed course after months of trying to block the joint action involving a case that has followed the president since his comeback to the White House.
Expedited Approval in Both Chambers
Senators proceeded by consensus, which needs acceptance from each senator but avoids a recorded vote, expediting the process. Earlier that day, the House voted decisively for the bill on a 427-1 tally.
The public have waited long enough. Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have suffered long enough,” the top Senate Democrat said in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before requesting the Senate to approve it without opposition. “Reveal the truth. Ensure full disclosure.”
Presidential Signature
This legislation next heads to Trump for his approval. He indicated on Monday that he would sign the measure.
Although Trump has for months rejected the controversy over the official management of the Epstein case as a “political stunt”, he expressed his backing for the measure over the past few days, and said he would sign the measure if it comes to him.
Response
Democrats, along with those affected and their representatives who were watching from a House gallery, applauded after the bill was passed. The sole “no” vote came from Clay Higgins, who expressed concern he worried the measure would reveal personal information of people, persons of interest and others caught up in the investigation.
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