Congress Passes Bill to Make Public Epstein Files
The upper chamber of Congress on this Tuesday quickly approved to a measure that will mandate the disclosure of case documents associated with the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a almost unanimous vote in the lower house and a reversal by the president and his Republican allies. The administration relented after an extended period of trying to forestall the joint action involving a controversy that has followed the president since his return to the White House.
Expedited Passage in Both Chambers
The Senate acted by consensus, which requires approval from each senator but avoids a individual voting process, expediting the process. Just before, the House overwhelmingly approved the bill on a near-unanimous vote.
Citizens have endured sufficient delay. The survivors have waited patiently,” the Senate Democratic leader declared in a Senate remarks on Tuesday, before asking the chamber to approve it without opposition. “Reveal the truth. Ensure full disclosure.”
Next Steps
The measure next will be sent to Donald Trump for his signature. Trump stated on Monday that he would approve the bill.
Even though the president has for months downplayed the outcry over the government’s handling of the scandal as a “false narrative”, he signalled his support for the measure over the past few days, and stated he would sign the measure if it comes to him.
Response
The Democratic party, along with victims and their supporters who were present in a viewing area, cheered after the bill was approved. The sole “no” vote came from a GOP representative, who said he was concerned the measure would reveal identifying details of people, those under scrutiny and others involved in the investigation.
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