ð Share this article Congress Passes Bill to Make Public Epstein Records The Senate on this Tuesday gave swift approval to a measure that will force the release of official records concerning the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a overwhelming vote in the lower house and a shift by the president and his Republican allies. The White House relented after an extended period of trying to forestall the bipartisan effort involving a controversy that has followed the president since his return to the White House. Swift Passage in Both Chambers Senators proceeded by consensus, which requires approval from each senator but avoids a formal roll call vote, expediting the process. Earlier that day, the House overwhelmingly approved the bill on a 427-1 tally. The public have endured sufficient delay. The survivors have waited patiently,â Chuck Schumer stated in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before urging the Senate to adopt it by consent. âUncover the facts. Let transparency reign.â Future Action The measure next will be sent to Donald Trump for his endorsement. Trump signaled on the previous day that he would approve the bill. Although Trump has for months downplayed the uproar over the authorities' approach of the Epstein case as a âDemocrat hoaxâ, he signalled his support for the legislation over the weekend, and stated he would give his assent if it reaches his desk. Response Opposition lawmakers, along with victims and their representatives who were seated in a public section, applauded after the bill was passed. The only opposition came from a GOP representative, who stated he was concerned the measure would reveal personal information of people, potential suspects and others involved in the investigation. Additional Headlines The president faces criticism for referring to a journalist as âpiggyâ during a disagreement aboard Air Force One. Federal judge disallows âdiscriminatoryâ maps in the state of Texas that awarded Republicans more districts. Many of US education agencyâs responsibilities transferred to other federal departments as part of White House efforts. Mass federal immigration sweeps extend to North Carolina capital, with representatives noting ongoing activities.