The upper chamber of Congress on this Tuesday gave swift approval to a measure that will require the publication of official records associated with the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a almost unanimous vote in the House of Representatives and a reversal by Donald Trump and his GOP allies. The White House gave in after months of trying to block the joint action involving a controversy that has plagued the president since his comeback to the White House.
Swift Approval in Congress
Senators proceeded by consensus, which needs acceptance from each senator but does not require a recorded vote, expediting the process. Hours earlier, the House voted decisively for the bill on a massive majority.
The public have waited long enough. Those affected have waited long enough,” the top Senate Democrat declared in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before urging the Senate to adopt it by consent. “Let the truth come out. Let transparency reign.”
Presidential Signature
This legislation next will be sent to Trump for his endorsement. He stated on the previous day that he would sign the measure.
Though Trump has for months rejected the controversy over the official management of the scandal as a “political stunt”, he voiced approval for the measure over the past few days, and announced he would give his assent if it reaches his desk.
Reaction
Opposition lawmakers, along with victims and their supporters who were present in a viewing area, broke into applause after the bill was enacted. Lone dissent came from a GOP representative, who stated he was concerned the measure would make public identifying details of people, persons of interest and others involved in the investigation.
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