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US House to Vote on Releasing Remaining Jeffrey Epstein Files
The US House of Representatives is set to vote Tuesday on releasing all remaining Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump supports the move, signaling a potential bipartisan push.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-11-18
US House to Vote on Releasing Remaining Jeffrey Epstein Files

The United States House of Representatives is preparing to vote on Tuesday to release all remaining files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender and accused sex trafficker whose high-profile connections have fueled years of speculation.

Several tranches of documents from Epstein’s prosecutions—first for sexual offences against a minor and later for sex trafficking—have already been made public. However, many files remain sealed, prompting calls from both Democrats and some Republicans for full transparency.

The vote follows a notable shift in position from former President Donald Trump, who urged House Republicans to back the release. Trump stated that the files are no longer politically sensitive and that there is “nothing to hide,” signaling potential bipartisan support for the measure.

The House will convene at 10 a.m. EST (3 p.m. GMT) on Tuesday, with the first votes expected at 2 p.m. EST (7 p.m. GMT) and the last votes at 8:15 p.m. EST (1:15 a.m. GMT Wednesday). A simple majority of 218 votes is required for passage.

The files have been a source of controversy, in part because of Epstein’s social ties to celebrities and politicians, including Trump. While some documents mention Trump, there is no indication he was involved in any criminal activity. Nonetheless, Democrats argue that full disclosure is necessary for accountability, while some Republicans initially resisted the release, viewing it as a partisan distraction.

Key Republican supporters of the release include Thomas Massie (KY), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), Lauren Boebert (CO), and Nancy Mace (SC). Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna (CA) introduced a bill in July to ensure the files would be released.

Epstein, a wealthy financier from New York, was convicted in 2008 for soliciting a minor for prostitution and later charged with sex trafficking in 2019, before his death by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell. His former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was convicted in 2021 and is serving a 20-year prison sentence.

The release of Epstein’s files could shed further light on his social and political connections and bring more clarity to allegations that have fueled conspiracy theories for years. If the House passes the vote, the bill will move to the Senate and then to Trump for signature.

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed confidence that the House will back the bill, though estimates of Republican support vary. The vote marks a significant moment in the ongoing public interest and legal scrutiny surrounding Epstein and his associates.
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