🔗 Share this article Congress Approves Measure to Disclose Jeffrey Epstein Records The upper chamber of Congress on this Tuesday gave swift approval to a measure that will require the publication of official records related to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a almost unanimous vote in the lower house and a change of position by Donald Trump and his GOP allies. Trump's team gave in after months of trying to forestall the bipartisan effort involving a case that has plagued the president since his return to the White House. Unanimous Passage in Both Chambers Senators proceeded by general agreement, which needs acceptance from each senator but does not require a individual voting process, expediting the process. Earlier that day, the House overwhelmingly approved the bill on a 427-1 tally. Citizens have waited long enough. The survivors have suffered long enough,” the Senate Democratic leader declared in a Senate remarks on Tuesday, before requesting the chamber to adopt it by consent. “Let the truth come out. Let transparency reign.” Next Steps The measure next goes to Donald Trump for his endorsement. Trump indicated on the previous day that he would approve the bill. Though the president has for months dismissed the controversy over the government’s handling of the Epstein case as a “political stunt”, he expressed his backing for the measure over the weekend, and announced he would sign the measure if it is presented to him. Reaction Opposition lawmakers, along with those affected and their advocates who were seated in a House gallery, cheered after the bill was passed. The sole “no” vote came from a GOP representative, who said he was concerned the measure would make public personal information of witnesses, potential suspects and others involved in the investigation. Additional News Updates The president is under fire for labeling a journalist as ‘piggy’ during a disagreement onboard Air Force One. Judge rejects ‘discriminatory’ maps in Texas that allocated GOP more districts. Many of US education agency’s authorities reassigned to other branches as part of White House efforts. Large-scale operations move to Raleigh, with local officials confirming ongoing activities.