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Republicans approve measure supporting Epstein investigation amid discharge threat
House Republicans passed a symbolic resolution backing the Oversight Committee’s investigation into Epstein and Maxwell, with subpoenas issued to high-profile figures and 34,000 pages of documents released.
- House Republicans on September 4, 2025, voted 212-208 to endorse the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes in Washington, D.C.
- The vote followed ongoing efforts to release remaining Epstein-related materials amid tensions between leadership and a bipartisan push by Reps. Massie and Khanna to force disclosures.
- The Committee has issued subpoenas to DOJ, Epstein estate, and high-profile individuals, collecting 34,000 pages of documents with more expected, while ensuring victims' identities remain protected.
- Speaker Mike Johnson stated he and President Trump seek transparency but emphasized it must be done properly, noting the Massie-Khanna resolution fell short on protecting victims' privacy.
- The resolution's passage shows Republicans' support for the investigation amidst political controversy, sustaining pressure to uncover facts while balancing victims' confidentiality and avoiding a government shutdown.
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Republicans Pass Resolution Supporting House Oversight Epstein Probe
The House of Representatives on Wednesday gave the green light to a resolution that would, among other items, support the House Oversight Committee continuing its probe into deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a 212–208 vote, the House approved the rule, which included a provision related to the investigation into Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his accomplice and former girlfriend. The resolution formally authorizes the Oversight panel to …
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The HillRepublicans approve measure supporting Epstein investigation amid discharge threat
House Republicans on Wednesday approved a measure to show support for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s investigation into matters surrounding the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure was unveiled on Tuesday as a clear alternative to a bill from Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to require the Justice Department to release Epstein-related material, which GOP leaders and the White House are hop…
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