The Senate on this Tuesday quickly approved to legislation that will mandate the disclosure of case documents concerning the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a almost unanimous vote in the US House of Representatives and a reversal by Donald Trump and his Republican allies. The White House gave in after months of trying to forestall the joint action involving a controversy that has plagued the president since his comeback to the White House.
Swift Passage in Both Chambers
Senators proceeded by unanimous consent, which needs acceptance from each senator but does not require a individual voting process, accelerating the process. Earlier that day, the House voted decisively for the bill on a massive majority.
Citizens have waited long enough. The survivors have waited patiently,” the Senate Democratic leader declared in a floor speech on Tuesday, before urging the chamber to approve it without opposition. “Uncover the facts. Let transparency reign.”
Next Steps
This legislation next will be sent to Trump for his approval. The president stated on the previous day that he would sign the measure.
Though the president has for an extended period rejected the outcry over the government’s handling of the Epstein case as a “Democrat hoax”, he signalled his support for the legislation over the weekend, and stated he would sign the measure if it is presented to him.
Response
The Democratic party, along with those affected and their supporters who were seated in a public section, cheered after the bill was passed. The sole “no” vote came from a GOP representative, who said he worried the measure would disclose identifying details of people, those under scrutiny and others implicated in the investigation.
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