The Senate on Tuesday quickly approved to a measure that will require the publication of case documents related to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a near-unanimous vote in the US House of Representatives and a change of position by the president and his Republican allies. The White House gave in after an extended period of trying to delay the joint action involving a case that has followed the president since his comeback to the White House.
Swift Passage in Both Chambers
Senators proceeded by general agreement, which requires approval from each senator but avoids a recorded vote, speeding up the process. Just before, the House voted decisively for the bill on a 427-1 tally.
Citizens have waited long enough. The survivors have suffered long enough,” the Senate Democratic leader stated in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before requesting the chamber to pass it unanimously. “Reveal the truth. Ensure full disclosure.”
Presidential Signature
This legislation next goes to Trump for his signature. The president signaled on Monday that he would sign the measure.
Though Trump has for an extended period rejected the uproar over the authorities' approach of the investigation as a “political stunt”, he signalled his support for the House bill over the weekend, and stated he would approve it if it is presented to him.
Support and Opposition
Opposition lawmakers, along with victims and their advocates who were present in a viewing area, applauded after the bill was enacted. The only opposition came from Clay Higgins, who stated he was concerned the measure would make public specific data of individuals involved, potential suspects and others caught up in the investigation.
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