Speaker Johnson Promises Epstein Vote After Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday he would allow a floor vote on a bipartisan bill compelling the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files after the Democrats’ federal shutdown ends.

In an interview with Politico, Johnson confirmed he would not block a vote on the measure once the House reconvenes.

“If it hits 218, it comes to the floor,” Johnson said, referring to the discharge petition led by Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif.

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