The Senate on this Tuesday quickly approved to legislation that will require the publication of official records related to the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a near-unanimous vote in the US House of Representatives and a change of position by Donald Trump and his GOP allies. The administration gave in after an extended period of trying to block the bipartisan effort involving a case that has followed the president since his comeback to the White House.
Unanimous Passage in Congress
Senators proceeded by general agreement, 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 been patient long enough. Those affected have waited long enough,” the Senate Democratic leader said in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before urging the Senate to adopt it by consent. “Let the truth come out. Let transparency reign.”
Presidential Signature
The measure next goes to the president for his endorsement. He stated on Monday that he would approve the bill.
Even though the president has for an extended period rejected the outcry over the authorities' approach of the Epstein case as a “political stunt”, he signalled his support for the measure over the weekend, and said he would approve it if it is presented to him.
Response
Democrats, along with victims and their supporters who were seated in a House gallery, cheered after the bill was approved. The sole “no” vote came from a GOP representative, who stated he was concerned the measure would disclose personal information of people, those under scrutiny and others implicated in the investigation.
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