🔗 Share this article Congress Greenlights Legislation to Disclose Jeffrey Epstein Files The upper chamber of Congress on Tuesday passed without delay to a measure that will force the release of case documents associated with the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following a overwhelming vote in the lower house and a shift by Donald Trump and his GOP allies. The White House relented after an extended period of trying to delay the cross-party initiative involving a case that has followed the president since his return to the White House. Unanimous Approval in Both Chambers The Senate acted by consensus, which requires approval from each senator but avoids a individual voting process, 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 long enough,” the top Senate Democrat declared in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before urging the chamber to adopt it by consent. “Reveal the truth. Allow openness to prevail.” Next Steps This legislation next heads to the president for his endorsement. He indicated on Monday that he would approve the bill. Though Trump has for an extended period dismissed the uproar over the authorities' approach of the scandal as a “false narrative”, he signalled his support for the measure over the weekend, and said he would sign the measure if it is presented to him. Reaction The Democratic party, along with victims and their representatives who were present in a viewing area, cheered after the bill was passed. The sole “no” vote came from a Louisiana Republican, who stated he worried the measure would make public specific data of witnesses, persons of interest and others involved in the investigation. Other Headlines Trump is under fire for referring to a journalist as ‘piggy’ during a clash onboard Air Force One. Judge rejects ‘discriminatory’ maps in Texas that allocated Republicans extra districts. Many of Department of Education's authorities reassigned to other federal departments as part of administration efforts. Raids move to the state's capital, with local officials noting ongoing activities.