ð Share this article Senate Approves Bill to Make Public Jeffrey Epstein Documents The Senate on Tuesday gave swift approval to a bill that will require the publication of investigative files associated with the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following a overwhelming vote in the US House of Representatives and a reversal by the president and his Republican allies. The administration relented after an extended period of trying to forestall the joint action involving a case that has followed the president since his comeback to the White House. Expedited Approval in Congress The Senate acted by general agreement, which needs acceptance from each senator but does not require a recorded vote, accelerating the process. Hours earlier, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a massive majority. The public have waited long enough. Jeffrey Epsteinâs victims have waited long enough,â the top Senate Democrat declared in a floor speech on Tuesday, before urging the chamber to pass it unanimously. âReveal the truth. Ensure full disclosure.â Next Steps The bill next goes to Donald Trump for his endorsement. The president indicated on Monday that he would endorse the legislation. Although Trump has for an extended period rejected the controversy over the authorities' approach of the investigation as a âfalse narrativeâ, he voiced approval for the measure over the weekend, and announced he would give his assent if it comes to him. Response The Democratic party, along with survivors of Epstein and their supporters who were present in a viewing area, applauded after the bill was enacted. The only opposition came from a Louisiana Republican, who expressed concern he worried the measure would disclose personal information of individuals involved, those under scrutiny and others implicated in the investigation. Additional Stories Trump receives backlash for calling a female Bloomberg reporter as âpiggyâ during a confrontation aboard Air Force One. Judge blocks âdiscriminatoryâ maps in Texas that awarded Republicans additional districts. Many of US education agencyâs powers moved to other branches as part of administration efforts. Large-scale operations move to the state's capital, with authorities noting ongoing activities.