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Mike Johnson to vote in favor of forcing DOJ to release Epstein files

Johnson said he would vote for the bill while warning that its disclosure provisions could endanger victims and others.

Mike Johnson to vote in favor of forcing DOJ to release Epstein files
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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Nov 18, 2025
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Speaker Mike Johnson said he will vote for a bipartisan bill requiring the Justice Department to release its Jeffrey Epstein files, despite concerns about protecting victims and other people. The House vote was expected Tuesday afternoon.

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House announcing how he intends to vote on the Epstein files bill

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who gave House Republicans his blessing to vote for the bill

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Republican coauthor of the bill urging the Senate not to block disclosure

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Republican supporter of the bill who appeared at the press conference

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Democratic coauthor of the bill

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Mike Johnson Reacts to Senate Passage of Epstein Files Legislation

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