The Senate on Tuesday quickly approved to a measure that will require the publication of investigative files concerning the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a overwhelming vote in the House of Representatives and a reversal by the president and his Republican allies. The administration gave in after months of trying to block the bipartisan effort involving a case that has followed the president since his return to the White House.
Unanimous Approval in Congress
Senators proceeded by general agreement, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a recorded vote, accelerating the process. Just before, the House voted decisively for the bill on a 427-1 tally.
The public have been patient long enough. The survivors have waited patiently,” Chuck Schumer declared in a Senate remarks on Tuesday, before requesting the chamber to approve it without opposition. “Uncover the facts. Ensure full disclosure.”
Future Action
The measure next will be sent to Donald Trump for his signature. He signaled on Monday that he would sign the measure.
Even though the president has for months dismissed the outcry over the official management of the Epstein case as a “political stunt”, he signalled his support for the House bill over the weekend, and said he would sign the measure if it reaches his desk.
Support and Opposition
Opposition lawmakers, along with victims and their supporters who were seated in a House gallery, applauded after the bill was approved. Lone dissent came from Clay Higgins, who stated he feared the measure would make public identifying details of individuals involved, those under scrutiny and others involved in the investigation.
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