The upper chamber of Congress on Tuesday passed without delay to a bill that will require the publication of case documents related to the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a overwhelming vote in the House of Representatives and a change of position by the president and his GOP allies. The administration gave in after months of trying to delay the joint action involving a case that has followed the president since his comeback to the White House.
Unanimous Passage in Both Chambers
The Senate acted by consensus, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a recorded vote, expediting the process. Just before, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a massive majority.
Citizens have endured sufficient delay. Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have suffered long enough,” the top Senate Democrat said in a floor speech on Tuesday, before requesting the Senate to pass it unanimously. “Let the truth come out. Allow openness to prevail.”
Presidential Signature
The measure next heads to Donald Trump for his endorsement. The president stated on the previous day that he would approve the bill.
Though Trump has for an extended period dismissed the controversy over the official management of the Epstein case as a “Democrat hoax”, he voiced approval for the House bill over the past few days, and stated he would approve it if it is presented to him.
Support and Opposition
The Democratic party, along with survivors of Epstein and their representatives who were watching from a House gallery, applauded after the bill was enacted. Lone dissent came from a GOP representative, who said he was concerned the measure would reveal personal information of individuals involved, potential suspects and others implicated in the investigation.
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