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In reply to the discussion: House overwhelmingly passes bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files [View all]
BumRushDaShow
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Who voted 'no' on the bill to release the Epstein files?
Author: Chris McCrory
Published: 3:12 PM EST November 18, 2025
Updated: 4:54 PM EST November 18, 2025
(snip)
Who didn't vote on releasing the Epstein files?
Three Democrats and two Republicans missed Tuesday's vote.
Republican Arkansas Congressman Steve Womack confirmed he missed the vote because of "a family member’s serious medical issue" that required his presence at home. "After almost fifteen years with a perfect voting record, I am sad to report that my streak will end today," Womack said in a statement on Monday before the vote. Ohio Congressman Michael Rulli was the other Republican that didn't participate in the Epstein vote.
Democratic New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, who was recently elected as governor of New Jersey, didn't vote and announced shortly after she'll formally resign her seat on Nov. 20. Democratic Virginia Congressman Don Beyer confirmed he missed the vote because he was sick "with a bad bug, but would've voted yes had my vote been needed for passage."
According to the official roll call, Democratic Texas Congressman Gregorio Casar also missed the vote.
Author: Chris McCrory
Published: 3:12 PM EST November 18, 2025
Updated: 4:54 PM EST November 18, 2025
(snip)
Who didn't vote on releasing the Epstein files?
Three Democrats and two Republicans missed Tuesday's vote.
Republican Arkansas Congressman Steve Womack confirmed he missed the vote because of "a family member’s serious medical issue" that required his presence at home. "After almost fifteen years with a perfect voting record, I am sad to report that my streak will end today," Womack said in a statement on Monday before the vote. Ohio Congressman Michael Rulli was the other Republican that didn't participate in the Epstein vote.
Democratic New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, who was recently elected as governor of New Jersey, didn't vote and announced shortly after she'll formally resign her seat on Nov. 20. Democratic Virginia Congressman Don Beyer confirmed he missed the vote because he was sick "with a bad bug, but would've voted yes had my vote been needed for passage."
According to the official roll call, Democratic Texas Congressman Gregorio Casar also missed the vote.
Casar is the current Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (succeeding Pramila Jayapal after the 2024 election).
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House overwhelmingly passes bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Yesterday
OP
They'll try it and maybe get away with it for a while. But there are ways to read through redactions.
ancianita
Yesterday
#21
They have the most to lose, and with women were the biggest voting demographic on Nov 4.
ancianita
Yesterday
#55
I don't think this is going to matter much. My comment from another thread:
InstantGratification
Yesterday
#27
The pedophile party really had no choice. It was going to be passed by the Democrats and self preservation
LiberalArkie
Yesterday
#15
Not one Republican can go back to their states & get re-elected after voting no. That's why they know they had no choice
ancianita
Yesterday
#22
The Guardians Of Pedophiles can't install anyone other than the 2nd in line.
Justice matters.
Yesterday
#61
He said he voted no because he is worried about the "innocent people" named in the files.
SunSeeker
Yesterday
#11
Make no mistake, almost all of the Republicans (the 4 who signed the discharge petition excepted)
Wiz Imp
Yesterday
#6
Agree but Trump did tell them to vote for it... also Johnson is trying to create a provision to exempt perpetrators...
chowder66
Yesterday
#8
The Repukes who voted "yes" are under the impression that the Senate vote will be "no"
FakeNoose
Yesterday
#46
Ahhh, but he will do something. That is what this BS investigation into Clinton et al is about.
Bev54
Yesterday
#26
All Republicans. Just can't find their names yet, nor will, most likely for suspicious reasons.
ancianita
Yesterday
#29
When will anything new actually be released? Will Trump block all the way to the Supreme court?
ChicagoTeamster
Yesterday
#19
Louisiana Republican Clay Higgins voted against the bill. Two Republicans and three Democrats did not vote.
IronLionZion
Yesterday
#23
That's the question about those who abstained. Right? When their names are known they'll have some 'splainin' to do.
ancianita
Yesterday
#31
Up next: the Senate does everything in its power to prevent this from coming up for a vote
Warpy
Yesterday
#33
Now that their Fearful Leader has allowed it, the maggots come out of the woodwork to vote for it.
Wonder Why
Yesterday
#40
Epstein's brother is claiming that they are "scrubbing the files." Certainly months to do so.
Evolve Dammit
Yesterday
#47