🔗 Share this article Senate Greenlights Legislation to Make Public Epstein Records The Senate on this Tuesday passed without delay to legislation that will require the publication of case documents associated with the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following a near-unanimous vote in the US House of Representatives and a reversal by the president and his GOP allies. The White House gave in after months of trying to delay the bipartisan effort involving a controversy that has plagued the president since his return to the White House. Swift Passage in Both Chambers The Senate acted by general agreement, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a recorded vote, expediting the process. Hours earlier, the House overwhelmingly approved the bill on a 427-1 tally. Citizens have waited long enough. Those affected have waited patiently,” Chuck Schumer stated in a floor speech on Tuesday, before asking the chamber to approve it without opposition. “Uncover the facts. Allow openness to prevail.” Next Steps The bill next will be sent to Donald Trump for his endorsement. The president indicated on the previous day that he would sign the measure. Though Trump has for an extended period downplayed the controversy over the government’s handling of the investigation as a “Democrat hoax”, he voiced approval for the legislation over the weekend, and stated he would give his assent if it comes to him. Response The Democratic party, along with survivors of Epstein and their representatives who were seated in a viewing area, applauded after the bill was enacted. The sole “no” vote came from a Louisiana Republican, who stated he worried the measure would reveal personal information of people, persons of interest and others caught up in the investigation. Additional Headlines The president is under fire for calling a female Bloomberg reporter as ‘piggy’ during a clash onboard Air Force One. Judge rejects ‘discriminatory’ maps in Texas that gave Republicans more districts. Many of Department of Education's responsibilities reassigned to other federal departments as part of administration efforts. Mass federal immigration sweeps move to Raleigh, with authorities noting ongoing activities.