The Senate on this Tuesday passed without delay to a measure that will require the publication of official records associated with the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a overwhelming vote in the House of Representatives and a shift by the president and his Republican allies. Trump's team changed course after an extended period of trying to forestall the joint action involving a case that has followed the president since his return to the White House.
Swift Passage in Congress
The Senate acted by general agreement, which needs acceptance from each senator but avoids a individual voting process, expediting the process. Earlier that day, the House voted decisively for the bill on a 427-1 tally.
Citizens have endured sufficient delay. The survivors have waited patiently,” the top Senate Democrat stated in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before asking the Senate to pass it unanimously. “Reveal the truth. Allow openness to prevail.”
Next Steps
This legislation next heads to the president for his signature. He signaled on Monday that he would approve the bill.
Even though Trump has for months dismissed the outcry over the official management of the investigation as a “Democrat hoax”, he voiced approval for the measure over the past few days, and stated he would give his assent if it is presented to him.
Response
The Democratic party, along with those affected and their supporters who were seated in a House gallery, applauded after the bill was enacted. The sole “no” vote came from a GOP representative, who stated he was concerned the measure would disclose specific data of witnesses, persons of interest and others implicated in the investigation.
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