đ Share this article Congress Approves Bill to Make Public Epstein Documents The upper chamber of Congress on Tuesday gave swift approval to a bill that will force the release of investigative files associated with the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a almost unanimous vote in the US House of Representatives and a shift by the president and his Republican allies. The administration changed course after months of trying to delay the cross-party initiative involving a scandal that has plagued the president since his comeback to the White House. Expedited Passage in Both Chambers The Senate acted by consensus, which requires approval from each senator but avoids a recorded vote, expediting the process. Just before, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a massive majority. âThe American people have waited long enough. Those affected have waited patiently,â the top Senate Democrat declared in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before asking the chamber to adopt it by consent. âReveal the truth. Ensure full disclosure.â Presidential Signature The measure next heads to Donald Trump for his endorsement. Trump indicated on the previous day that he would sign the measure. Even though Trump has for months rejected the outcry over the official management of the investigation as a âDemocrat hoaxâ, he expressed his backing for the House bill over the weekend, and stated he would sign the measure if it reaches his desk. Response The Democratic party, along with victims and their representatives who were watching from a House gallery, broke into applause after the bill was passed. Lone dissent came from a Louisiana Republican, who said he feared the measure would reveal personal information of witnesses, those under scrutiny and others caught up in the investigation. Additional Headlines Trump receives backlash for labeling a journalist as âpiggyâ during a disagreement onboard Air Force One. Judge rejects âracially gerrymanderedâ maps in Texas that awarded GOP additional districts. Many of US education agencyâs responsibilities moved to different agencies as part of administration efforts. Large-scale operations extend to the state's capital, with representatives reporting ongoing activities.