In a dramatic and near-unanimous vote, the House of Representatives approved a measure demanding the release of files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, setting the stage for swift action in the Senate and a signature from President Donald Trump.
Jeffrey Epstein: House Vote for Release of Files
The final House vote was 427-1, with only Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) opposing the measure. Lawmakers across the political spectrum expressed a shared desire for transparency after years of public speculation and political friction surrounding Epstein’s connections.
Within hours of the vote, Senate leaders signaled that they would not attempt to block the bill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) confirmed that a hotline was being run to identify any potential Republican objections, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) later asked if anyone opposed unanimous passage. When no objections surfaced, the bill was deemed approved.
The effort marks one of the rare moments of bipartisan unity on a politically explosive topic.
Trump Says He Will Sign Jeffrey Epstein Bill
President Trump, who had previously suggested that investigations involving Epstein were part of a political attack against him, announced he would sign the bill once it reached his desk.
