Senate Republicans barely defeat effort by Democrats to force release of Epstein files
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer moved on Wednesday to force a vote on releasing documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, putting the contentious issue front-and-center in the chamber.
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2 developments- Sep 10, 2025Schumer moves to force vote on Epstein files release in brazen breach of Senate protocol
- Sep 11, 2025Senate Republicans barely defeat effort by Democrats to force release of Epstein files
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5 viewpointsSusan Collins and Senate Republicans barely defeat effort by Democrats to force release of Epstein files
Senate Republicans defeat Democrats’ effort to force the release of Epstein files
Schumer to force a vote in the Senate compelling DOJ to release Epstein files
Schumer moves to force vote on Epstein files release in brazen breach of Senate protocol
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2 viewpointsSenate GOP narrowly defeats amendment directing Justice Department to release Epstein files
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2 viewpointsTwo Republicans join Dems to save Schumer's surprise push to force release of Epstein files