US EditionU.S. Senate Republicans Barely Defeat Effort by Democrats to Force Release of Epstein Files
The amendment to compel Justice Department disclosure of Epstein files failed by a 51-49 vote, with two Republicans joining Democrats to support transparency demands.
- 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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GOP senators vote to keep Epstein files secret despite Trump campaign promise
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer speaks during a news conference with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal demanding the release of the Epstein files at the U.S. Capitol on July 30, 2025. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday stopped a Democratic amendment to the annual defense authorization bill that would have compelled the release of the government’s investigative files on the late sex of…
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September 11, 2025 Senate Republicans narrowly blocked an unexpected effort on Wednesday by Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic leader, to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files and put Republican senators on record on an issue that has divided their party. All but two Republican senators — Josh Hawley of Missouri and Rand Paul of Kentucky — blocked consideration of Mr. Schumer’s measure, which would have required the Justice …
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The effort to insert language into Congress’ annual defense authorization bill would have forced the public release of case files on the sex trafficking investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Rand Paul splits from GOP as US Senate votes down forcing release of Epstein files
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday stopped a Democratic amendment to the annual defense authorization bill that would have compelled the release of the government’s investigative files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Senate GOP foils Schumer's slimy move to force Epstein file release · American Wire News
Senate Republicans narrowly turned back a move by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to push through an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would have directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The typically slimy move from the Senate’s top Democrat caught Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) by surprise when it was unveiled by the New Yorker, with the body hoping…
US Senate Republicans narrowly reject Schumer bid to force vote on Epstein files - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans narrowly turned away a surprise effort on Wednesday by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to force a vote on a measure ordering the Trump administration to release its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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