A major vote in the US House of Representatives has revealed the only lawmaker who opposed releasing files connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Almost every Republican supported the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the Department of Justice to publish unclassified records tied to the investigation. The measure passed 427-1 after Donald Trump urged his party to vote in favor, reversing his earlier position.

The bill calls for the release of emails, communications, flight logs, and travel records related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for recruiting minors. The vote followed months of criticism directed at the White House for delaying the publication of these records, despite earlier campaign promises. Public attention intensified last week when House Democrats released emails that raised new questions about Trump’s past connection to Epstein. Trump denied knowing about Epstein’s crimes and denied any involvement.

Shortly after the House vote on November 18, the Senate also approved the bill. The only step left is the President’s signature, which Trump has said he will provide. When that happens, Attorney General Pam Bondi will have 30 days to release the documents.

The only vote against the bill came from Representative Clay Higgins of Louisiana. In a statement on X, he said the legislation could expose private details about people who were never accused of wrongdoing. He warned that releasing broad investigative files might harm witnesses, family members, and others linked to the case. Higgins said he would support an amended version, though changes appear unlikely.