The Senate on this Tuesday gave swift approval to a measure that will mandate the disclosure of case documents related to the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a almost unanimous vote in the US House of Representatives and a shift by Donald Trump and his Republican allies. The administration gave in after an extended period of trying to forestall the joint action involving a case that has dogged the president since his return to the White House.
Swift Passage in Both Chambers
Senators proceeded by unanimous consent, which requires approval from each senator but avoids a individual voting process, expediting the process. Just before, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a massive majority.
Citizens have been patient long enough. Those affected have waited patiently,” the Senate Democratic leader declared in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before asking the Senate to approve it without opposition. “Let the truth come out. Ensure full disclosure.”
Future Action
This legislation next goes to Donald Trump for his signature. He indicated on Monday that he would sign the measure.
Though Trump has for an extended period downplayed the controversy over the government’s handling of the scandal as a “political stunt”, he voiced approval for the House bill over the weekend, and stated he would give his assent if it comes to him.
Response
The Democratic party, along with those affected and their advocates who were seated in a viewing area, broke into applause after the bill was enacted. The only opposition came from Clay Higgins, who said he was concerned the measure would make public specific data of witnesses, potential suspects and others involved in the investigation.
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