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Johnson said the House would vote on the Epstein files bill the following week.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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Nov 12, 2025
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Adelita Grijalva’s signature completed a discharge petition demanding a House vote on releasing Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, and Speaker Mike Johnson said he would bring the bill to the floor the following week. The measure’s prospects are uncertain amid disputes over the files and their political significance.

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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: 57% good look
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who said he would schedule a vote on the bill

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose alleged knowledge and opposition to the file releases are discussed

Trump's version of this story ↗

Representative whose petition signature triggered the expected vote

Grijalva's version of this story ↗
Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative who criticized Democrats’ use of the Epstein files issue

Attorney general criticized by Democrats and some Republicans over the handling of the files

Representative who accused Johnson of deliberately delaying Grijalva’s swearing-in

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative and co-sponsor of the bill who discussed the discharge petition

Representative identified as supporting the bill

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

Representative identified as supporting the bill

White House press secretary who defended Trump in response to the emails

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative and co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act

ALSO MENTIONED  Kash Patel, FBI director criticized over the administration’s handling of the files; Larry Summers, Former Treasury secretary named as a correspondent in the released emails; Steve Bannon, Former Trump adviser whose correspondence with Epstein is among the released emails

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Johnson Says House Will Vote on Releasing Epstein Files

A petition seeking the release of Epstein-related files reached the support needed to bring legislation to a House vote. Speaker Mike Johnson was involved in the dispute over the vote’s timing. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Johnson’s delay and criticism of his handling of the vote, with some linking the fight to scrutiny of Trump and Republicans. Center outlets mostly explain the petition, vote timing and procedural next steps, while some report allegations over delayed seating or voting and political pressure. Right-leaning outlets foreground Republicans’ claim that Democrats blocked a faster vote to keep the issue alive.

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