The upper chamber of Congress on this Tuesday quickly approved to legislation that will force the release of official records related to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a almost unanimous vote in the House of Representatives and a change of position by the president and his Republican allies. Trump's team gave in after months of trying to block the bipartisan effort involving a case that has dogged the president since his return to the White House.
Expedited Approval in Both Chambers
The Senate acted by unanimous consent, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a formal roll call vote, speeding up the process. Just before, the House voted decisively for the bill on a massive majority.
Citizens have waited long enough. Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have waited long enough,” Chuck Schumer stated in a floor speech on Tuesday, before asking the Senate to pass it unanimously. “Uncover the facts. Allow openness to prevail.”
Presidential Signature
The measure next heads to the president for his approval. He indicated on the previous day that he would endorse the legislation.
Even though the president has for an extended period rejected the uproar over the official management of the Epstein case as a “false narrative”, he voiced approval for the legislation over the weekend, and announced he would give his assent if it comes to him.
Support and Opposition
Opposition lawmakers, along with those affected and their representatives who were watching from a House gallery, applauded after the bill was enacted. The sole “no” vote came from Clay Higgins, who expressed concern he was concerned the measure would disclose personal information of individuals involved, persons of interest and others involved in the investigation.
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