The upper chamber of Congress on Tuesday passed without delay to a measure that will require the publication of case documents related to the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a almost unanimous vote in the House of Representatives and a shift by the president and his GOP allies. The administration gave in after months of trying to block the cross-party initiative involving a controversy that has plagued the president since his comeback to the White House.
Swift Approval in Both Chambers
Senators proceeded by general agreement, which needs acceptance from each senator but avoids a recorded vote, expediting the process. Just before, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a 427-1 tally.
The public have been patient long enough. The survivors have suffered long enough,” the top Senate Democrat said in a Senate remarks on Tuesday, before requesting the chamber to pass it unanimously. “Reveal the truth. Ensure full disclosure.”
Future Action
This legislation next goes to Trump for his signature. Trump indicated on the previous day that he would endorse the legislation.
Although the president has for an extended period rejected the outcry over the government’s handling of the Epstein case as a “political stunt”, he voiced approval for the legislation over the past few days, and announced he would give his assent if it reaches his desk.
Reaction
Opposition lawmakers, along with survivors of Epstein and their supporters who were seated in a public section, applauded after the bill was passed. The only opposition came from Clay Higgins, who said he was concerned the measure would reveal personal information of individuals involved, potential suspects and others involved in the investigation.
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