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Republicans given green light to vote for Epstein list: 'We're done with words'

Khanna urged the House to pass the bill without amendments and send it to the Senate.

Republicans given green light to vote for Epstein list: 'We're done with words'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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House Republicans were expected to vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act after President Donald Trump said Republicans should support releasing the files. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie urged action, while the article describes divisions among Republicans and uncertainty over Senate action.

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Ro Khanna D · CA-17

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Co-author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act and advocate for its passage

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who changed his position and encouraged House Republicans to vote for releasing the files

Trump's version of this story ↗
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Republican supporter of the discharge petition who publicly challenged Trump's criticism

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

Co-author and advocate for a House vote on the Epstein files bill

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

Representative who signed the discharge petition

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker who called the measure a political show vote

Representative who signed the discharge petition

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader who could face pressure to schedule a vote

Representative whose swearing-in allowed the discharge petition to reach its signature threshold

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader who previously forced a procedural vote on the files

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Congress Passes Ro Khanna's Epstein Files Bill, Trump Signs It

Outlets agree that Khanna worked with Thomas Massie and other lawmakers to advance a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Epstein-related records, and that the House passed it. Left-leaning outlets examine whether the vote could raise Khanna’s profile and scrutinize his claims of cross-party influence. Center outlets focus on his bipartisan organizing and, in several stories, its implications for broader coalition-building. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the push for disclosure without amendments while also reporting concerns about protecting people named in the files.

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