🔗 Share this article Senate Passes Measure to Release Jeffrey Epstein Records The Senate on Tuesday passed without delay to a measure that will mandate the disclosure of official records related to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a almost unanimous vote in the US House of Representatives and a change of position by Donald Trump and his GOP allies. Trump's team changed course after months of trying to block the cross-party initiative involving a case that has dogged the president since his comeback to the White House. Unanimous Passage in Both Chambers Senators proceeded by unanimous consent, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a individual voting process, speeding up the process. Earlier that day, the House voted decisively for the bill on a massive majority. The public have waited long enough. Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have waited patiently,” Chuck Schumer declared in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before urging the Senate to pass it unanimously. “Let the truth come out. Ensure full disclosure.” Next Steps This legislation next goes to Trump for his signature. Trump signaled on Monday that he would endorse the legislation. Even though the president has for an extended period rejected the outcry over the government’s handling of the Epstein case as a “Democrat hoax”, he voiced approval for the House bill over the past few days, and stated he would approve it if it is presented to him. Support and Opposition Opposition lawmakers, along with survivors of Epstein and their supporters who were watching from a public section, applauded after the bill was passed. The sole “no” vote came from a GOP representative, who said he was concerned the measure would disclose identifying details of people, potential suspects and others implicated in the investigation. Other News Updates Trump receives backlash for calling a correspondent as ‘piggy’ during a clash aboard Air Force One. Federal judge disallows ‘discriminatory’ maps in the state of Texas that gave GOP more districts. Many of Department of Education's powers transferred to other branches as part of White House efforts. Large-scale operations extend to the state's capital, with representatives confirming ongoing activities.