🔗 Share this article Senate Passes Bill to Make Public Jeffrey Epstein Records The upper chamber of Congress on Tuesday gave swift approval to a bill that will require the publication of official records concerning the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a almost unanimous vote in the House of Representatives and a shift by Donald Trump and his Republican allies. The administration relented after months of trying to block the joint action involving a controversy that has followed the president since his comeback to the White House. Unanimous Approval in Congress The Senate acted by consensus, which requires approval from each senator but avoids a formal roll call vote, expediting the process. Just before, the House voted decisively for the bill on a 427-1 tally. “The American people have waited long enough. Those affected have waited long enough,” the top Senate Democrat declared in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before requesting the chamber to pass it unanimously. “Uncover the facts. Let transparency reign.” Presidential Signature The bill next heads to Trump for his signature. Trump signaled on the previous day that he would sign the measure. Though the president has for months downplayed the outcry over the authorities' approach of the scandal as a “political stunt”, he signalled his support for the House bill over the past few days, and stated he would approve it if it is presented to him. Response The Democratic party, along with victims and their advocates who were present in a viewing area, broke into applause after the bill was passed. The only opposition came from Clay Higgins, who said he feared the measure would reveal personal information of individuals involved, persons of interest and others caught up in the investigation. Additional Stories Trump receives backlash for referring to a journalist as ‘piggy’ during a confrontation aboard Air Force One. Judge rejects ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in the state of Texas that awarded Republicans additional districts. Many of US education agency’s powers reassigned to other federal departments as part of White House efforts. Large-scale operations expand to the state's capital, with authorities noting ongoing activities.