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Epstein files vote: Here's who voted against releasing the Epstein files

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The bill passed 427-1.

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  1. Newsweek

    Epstein files bill poised to win dozens of GOP votes—Co-sponsors (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The co-sponsors of the legislation to force a release of the Epstein files believe dozens of Republicans will vote in support.

  2. FOX 13 Tampa

    Epstein files vote: Here's who voted against releasing the Epstein files (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    The bill passed 427-1.

  3. CBS News

    Who voted against releasing the Epstein files? Rep. Clay Higgins explains his opposition (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    GOP Rep. Clay Higgins was the only House member to vote against a bill that would require the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

  4. FOX 61 Hartford

    Who voted against releasing the Epstein files? (opens FOX 61 Hartford)

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    FOX 61 Hartford's feed description

    One of Trump's fiercest allies in Congress was the only House member to vote against the bill, denounced the legislation leading up to the vote.

  5. Time

    The One Republican Who Voted Against Releasing the Epstein Files (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    GOP Rep. Clay Higgins was the sole House member to vote against a bill to require the DOJ to release all files connected to Epstein.

  6. CNN

    Clay Higgins was the only Republican to vote against the Epstein files release. Here’s what he said (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    GOP Rep. Clay Higgins, the only lawmaker to vote against the bipartisan bill to force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, defended his opposition on Tuesday, saying the legislation was written in such a way that it might harm innocent people.

  7. MyNorthwest

    Who is Clay Higgins, the only House member to vote against releasing the Epstein files? (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Both Democrats and Republicans alike readied for a unanimous House vote Tuesday to pass a bill to force the release of the c ase files on

  8. Washington Examiner

    Every House Republican, bar one, votes to release Epstein files (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), who has staunchly opposed the petition, was the sole Republican to vote against the legislation.

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