🔗 Share this article Congress Passes Bill to Disclose Epstein Documents The Senate on Tuesday gave swift approval to a measure that will require the publication of official records associated with the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a overwhelming vote in the House of Representatives and a change of position by the president and his GOP allies. The White House gave in after an extended period of trying to forestall the joint action involving a controversy that has dogged the president since his return to the White House. Unanimous Passage in Congress The Senate acted by general agreement, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a recorded vote, expediting the process. Hours earlier, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a 427-1 tally. The public have been patient long enough. Those affected have waited patiently,” Chuck Schumer said in a Senate remarks on Tuesday, before urging the Senate to approve it without opposition. “Reveal the truth. Let transparency reign.” Next Steps This legislation next goes to Trump for his signature. Trump signaled on the previous day that he would approve the bill. Though the president has for an extended period rejected the outcry over the authorities' approach of the scandal as a “Democrat hoax”, he signalled his support for the House bill over the past few days, and stated he would give his assent if it comes to him. Response Opposition lawmakers, along with those affected and their representatives who were watching from a House gallery, broke into applause after the bill was approved. Lone dissent came from Clay Higgins, who said he was concerned the measure would make public personal information of individuals involved, persons of interest and others involved in the investigation. Other Headlines Trump is under fire for calling a correspondent as ‘piggy’ during a confrontation onboard Air Force One. Federal judge disallows ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in the state of Texas that gave GOP extra districts. Many of Department of Education's responsibilities transferred to other branches as part of White House efforts. Mass federal immigration sweeps expand to the state's capital, with authorities confirming ongoing activities.