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 Foxx and Fischbach, voted against the amendment, while Rep. Ralph Norman joined Democrats and Rep. Chip Roy abstained.
- Rep. Ro Khanna wrote 'They are fed up,' 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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