The Senate on this Tuesday quickly approved to legislation that will mandate the disclosure of official records related to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a overwhelming vote in the lower house and a change of position by the president and his Republican allies. Trump's team gave in after an extended period of trying to delay the bipartisan effort involving a controversy that has dogged the president since his return to the White House.
Expedited Approval in Both Chambers
The Senate acted by consensus, which needs acceptance from each senator but does not require a individual voting process, speeding up the process. Hours earlier, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a 427-1 tally.
The public have been patient long enough. Those affected have suffered long enough,” Chuck Schumer stated in a floor speech on Tuesday, before asking the chamber to pass it unanimously. “Reveal the truth. Let transparency reign.”
Future Action
The measure next will be sent to Trump for his endorsement. He indicated on Monday that he would sign the measure.
Though Trump has for an extended period dismissed the controversy over the government’s handling of the investigation as a “Democrat hoax”, he voiced approval for the legislation over the weekend, and said he would sign the measure if it is presented to him.
Support and Opposition
Democrats, along with those affected and their representatives who were seated in a House gallery, applauded after the bill was approved. The sole “no” vote came from a Louisiana Republican, who stated he was concerned the measure would make public personal information of people, those under scrutiny and others caught up in the investigation.
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