In a stunning show of unity, the House voted 427–1 on Tuesday to force the Justice Department to release every remaining Jeffrey Epstein file — including any long-rumored client lists. The only “no” vote came from Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana.
The push to pry open the Epstein records came through an extraordinary bipartisan discharge petition spearheaded by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA). Their effort overcame early resistance from President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson, both of whom questioned how far disclosure should go as public pressure for full transparency has surged in recent years.
If the Senate and Trump sign off, the Epstein Files Transparency Act will compel federal officials to unseal documents naming associates linked to Epstein’s 2008 sweetheart plea deal and his 2019 federal charges. Supporters say Americans deserve answers about who enabled the convicted sex offender and who may have benefited from his network.
Tensions flared before the vote when Speaker Johnson blasted the legislation as flawed, injecting further controversy into a case already shrouded in years of secrecy, speculation, and conspiracy theories.
Massie also claims that Johnson is trying to undermine victims by urging the Senate to add an amendment that would shield wealthy and influential men who have long escaped accountability.
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