House GOP Blocks Democratic Move to Open Epstein Files

The attempt to release the documents was quashed in a 211–210 vote entirely along party lines.

Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP

A resolution introduced by House Democrats to force a vote on releasing files related to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein failed on July 15. It was the latest move by Democrats to do so in recent days.

In a 211–210 vote split entirely along party lines, the resolution to release the files was quashed in the House. It means that there would be no House debate or vote related to the release of the files.