November 18, 2025

House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files after months of Trump opposition

House votes nearly unanimously to force DOJ file release as Epstein survivors watch from gallery

On Nov. 18, 2025, the House passed legislation 427-1 compelling the Justice Department to release all files on Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) cast the lone no vote.

The Senate passed the bill unanimously hours later, sending it to Trump's desk.

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