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Incoming Democrats Could Force Epstein Vote
Incoming Democrats Could Force Epstein Vote
September 5, 2025 at 10:09 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 41 Comments
https://politicalwire.com/2025/09/05/incoming-democrats-could-force-epstein-vote/
The Hill: “Up to now, the focus on Capitol Hill has been on which Republicans might buck President Trump and GOP leaders and endorse a procedural tool, known as a discharge petition, to force that proposal to the floor even over the objections of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). The effort, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), has the support of 216 lawmakers — two shy of the number needed to compel the vote.”
“But there are currently four vacant seats in the House, and three of them cover deep blue districts where the Democrat is expected to prevail in special elections slated for later this year. Two of those elections will happen this month, and both of the Democratic candidates are vowing to sign the petition as soon as they arrive on Capitol Hill — enough to hit the magical 218 number required to force the Epstein bill to the floor.”
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