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The House voted almost unanimously to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bill requiring the federal government to release all unclassified records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
This vote was on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The bill requires the U.S. Attorney General to publicly release all unclassified documents and records related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days of the bill becoming law. This includes investigation files from the FBI and Department of Justice, flight logs, and information regarding his associates and immunity deals. The law specifically prevents the government from withholding these records simply because they might be politically sensitive or embarrassing to public figures. The House used a procedure called "suspension of the rules" to vote on this bill. This is a fast-track process typically reserved for legislation with broad, bipartisan support. Because it bypasses the normal committee-to-floor process and limits debate, it requires a higher standard for passage: at least two-thirds of the members present must vote in favor for the bill to pass, rather than a simple majority. The measure passed with overwhelming support from both parties, with 427 members voting "yea" and only one voting "nay." Following this successful House vote, the bill moved forward in the legislative process and was ultimately signed into law on November 19, 2025.
Following this House passage, the bill moved to the final stages of the legislative process and became public law on November 19, 2025.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This bill forces the public release of documents that have been the subject of intense public interest and conspiracy theories, aiming to provide a definitive government account of the Epstein case.
Who’s affected. The general public: Gains unprecedented access to records regarding the investigation and network of Jeffrey Epstein. · Department of Justice: Must dedicate significant resources to review and release a vast volume of documents within a 30-day deadline. · Public figures and associates: Individuals named in Epstein's logs or investigation files may face renewed public scrutiny as unclassified records are released.
Democrats. Every voting Democrat supported the measure.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was almost entirely in favor, with 215 members voting yes and only one member voting no.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Nov 18, 2025
The House voted almost unanimously to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bill requiring the federal government to release all unclassified records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
A 'motion to suspend the rules' is a shortcut used for bills with broad support. It limits debate and prevents changes to the bill's text, but it requires a two-thirds supermajority to pass instead of the usual simple majority.
Following this House passage, the bill moved to the final stages of the legislative process and became public law on November 19, 2025.
This bill forces the public release of documents that have been the subject of intense public interest and conspiracy theories, aiming to provide a definitive government account of the Epstein case.
The vote was nearly unanimous across both parties, reflecting total bipartisan agreement on the need for transparency regarding the Epstein files.
Every voting Democrat supported the measure.
The Republican caucus was almost entirely in favor, with 215 members voting yes and only one member voting no.
The single independent member present voted in favor of the bill.