🔗 Share this article Senate Passes Bill to Make Public Jeffrey Epstein Records The upper chamber of Congress on Tuesday gave swift approval to legislation that will mandate the disclosure of official records related to the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a near-unanimous vote in the lower house and a shift by Donald Trump and his Republican allies. The administration gave in after an extended period of trying to block the joint action involving a case that has followed the president since his comeback to the White House. Unanimous Approval in Both Chambers Senators proceeded by general agreement, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a recorded vote, speeding up the process. Earlier that day, the House voted decisively for the bill on a near-unanimous vote. The public have endured sufficient delay. The survivors have waited long enough,” Chuck Schumer stated in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before urging the Senate to pass it unanimously. “Uncover the facts. Allow openness to prevail.” Presidential Signature The measure next will be sent to Donald Trump for his signature. The president stated on Monday that he would endorse the legislation. Although the president has for an extended period dismissed the controversy over the government’s handling of the investigation as a “Democrat hoax”, he signalled his support for the measure over the past few days, and said he would approve it if it is presented to him. Support and Opposition Opposition lawmakers, along with victims and their supporters who were seated in a House gallery, broke into applause after the bill was enacted. The sole “no” vote came from a Louisiana Republican, who said he feared the measure would disclose identifying details of witnesses, potential suspects and others caught up in the investigation. Additional Stories Trump is under fire for calling a female Bloomberg reporter as ‘piggy’ during a clash onboard Air Force One. Federal judge rejects ‘discriminatory’ maps in Texas that allocated GOP more districts. Many of Department of Education's authorities reassigned to different agencies as part of administration efforts. Mass federal immigration sweeps move to North Carolina capital, with authorities noting ongoing activities.