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Congress Overwhelmingly Votes To Force Release Of Epstein Files; Senate Clears Bill, Trump Says He Will Sign

Trump reversed his opposition to releasing the files and said he would sign the bill.

Congress Overwhelmingly Votes To Force Release Of Epstein Files; Senate Clears Bill, Trump Says He Will Sign
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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The House voted 427-1 to require the Justice Department to release unclassified files on the Epstein investigation, and the Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna led the petition that forced the House vote, and Donald Trump said he would sign the measure.

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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: 77% good look
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who said he would sign the bill after reversing his opposition

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who led the discharge petition

Massie's version of this story ↗
Clay Higgins
R · LA-3

Representative who voted against the bill

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who voted for the bill after opposing the discharge petition

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who rejected the need for an amendment process

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

Representative who signed the discharge petition and advocated releasing the files

Andy Harris
R · MD-1

Representative whose vote was influenced by Trump's support

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate minority leader who offered the unanimous-consent motion

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative who led the discharge petition

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Congress Passes Bill Requiring Release of Epstein Records

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