US EditionAll House Republicans reject Democratic attempt to force DOJ disclosure of Epstein documents
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – Seven House Republicans blocked a motion to release Jeffrey Epstein files despite public demand for transparency, highlighting growing divisions within the party and MAGA supporters, Democrats said.
- On Monday evening, House Rules Committee Republicans rejected the amendment, blocking forced release of the Epstein files by a 7–5 vote.
- Amid growing MAGA frustration over an unreleased client list, Rep. Ro Khanna attached an amendment forcing a vote on the Epstein files to a cryptocurrency and defense bill.
- Seven committee Republicans, including Virginia Foxx and Michelle Fischbach, voted against the amendment, while Rep. Ralph Norman joined Democrats and Rep. Chip Roy abstained.
- 'They are fed up,' Rep. Ro Khanna wrote on X, as Democrats criticized Republicans for blocking transparency and Rep. Jim McGovern warned, 'Vote for us and we will release these files.'
- Rep. Ro Khanna said 'We won’t stop until the files are released,' as he aims for a House floor vote that Democrats hope will capitalize on GOP voter disappointment with the administration’s transparency record.
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