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House Speaker Johnson Backs Epstein Act After Criticism

11/20/2025

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Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Speaker, voted for the Epstein Transparency Act after opposing it, joining 426 representatives.
He criticized the Senate's approval without amendments, citing victims' identities.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said amendments were unlikely given House support.
Johnson's shift followed U.S. President Donald Trump's urging Republicans to pass the measure.
Survivors of Epstein held a vigil after the House vote, urging declassification of related files.

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Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Speaker, voted for the Epstein Transparency Act after opposing it, joining 426 representatives.
He criticized the Senate's approval without amendments, citing victims' identities.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said amendments were unlikely given House support.
Johnson's shift followed U.S. President Donald Trump's urging Republicans to pass the measure.
Survivors of Epstein held a vigil after the House vote, urging declassification of related files.