The upper chamber of Congress on this Tuesday gave swift approval to legislation that will force the release of official records concerning the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a overwhelming vote in the US House of Representatives and a shift by Donald Trump and his GOP allies. The White House gave in after months of trying to forestall the joint action involving a scandal that has plagued the president since his comeback to the White House.
Unanimous Approval in Both Chambers
Senators proceeded by consensus, which needs acceptance from each senator but avoids a individual voting process, accelerating the process. Hours earlier, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a 427-1 tally.
Citizens have waited long enough. The survivors have waited patiently,” the Senate Democratic leader declared in a Senate remarks on Tuesday, before requesting the chamber to adopt it by consent. “Reveal the truth. Ensure full disclosure.”
Presidential Signature
The measure next goes to Trump for his endorsement. Trump signaled on Monday that he would endorse the legislation.
Though the president has for an extended period downplayed the uproar over the official management of the scandal as a “political stunt”, he expressed his backing for the House bill over the weekend, and said he would give his assent if it comes to him.
Response
The Democratic party, along with victims and their supporters who were present in a House gallery, applauded after the bill was passed. The sole “no” vote came from a GOP representative, who stated he was concerned the measure would make public specific data of people, those under scrutiny and others involved in the investigation.
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