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Schumer says he'll move to pass Epstein bill 'immediately' in Senate

Johnson now supports the House resolution, after keeping the House sidelined while its supporters sought a vote.

Schumer says he'll move to pass Epstein bill 'immediately' in Senate
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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Nov 18, 2025
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Chuck Schumer says he will seek an immediate Senate vote on a House resolution to require the Justice Department to release its Jeffrey Epstein files. The House is expected to vote on the measure, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s next steps remain uncertain.

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Mike Johnson R · LA-4
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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: 82% good look

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who now supports the resolution after previously opposing it

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who called on House Republicans to support releasing the files

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader seeking an immediate Senate vote on the House resolution

Schumer's version of this story ↗
Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative and co-sponsor of the House resolution

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader whose decision on whether to take up the measure is uncertain

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative and co-sponsor of the House resolution

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