US EditionU.S. Senate Republicans Barely Defeat Effort by Democrats to Force Release of Epstein Files
The narrowly defeated amendment faced strong opposition from Senate Republican leadership despite bipartisan support and ongoing efforts in the House to increase transparency on Epstein case files.
- Wednesday, Senate Republicans defeated a Democratic bid to force the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein case files, with the United States Senate voting 51-49 to dismiss the changes to the defense bill.
- Longstanding concerns about Epstein's earlier plea deal prompted Senate Democrats to press for months to release files, citing dissatisfaction among victims of Epstein's abuse and the Republican base dissatisfied with DOJ disclosures.
- Schumer maneuvered to force a procedural vote by inserting an amendment into the defense bill, while Senate Republican leadership called it political gamesmanship and Senators Josh Hawley and Rand Paul joined Democrats in opposition.
- In the House of Representatives, lawmakers edged forward as four House Republicans signed a discharge petition, leaving it one name short, while Democrats gained ground when Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Va., was sworn in.
- With national attention, the debate highlights how President Donald Trump called it a `Democrat hoax` as congressional critics push for disclosure and Republicans resist.
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