"Johnson cut the week short before the August recess after Democrats forced multiple votes on releasing the files. He then kept the House out of session for nearly two months - a move that, intentionally or not, delayed the discharge petition from reaching the floor. "What I am opposed to is the reckless disregard that was used in drafting this discharge petition," Johnson told reporters on Wednesday."
"But on Sunday, Trump reversed months of calls to block an Epstein vote, saying Republicans should vote for it. On Monday, he said he'd sign the bill. Tuesday's vote is expected to pick up significant GOP support, including from Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), the highest-ranking woman in the House GOP leadership. Zoom in: Johnson's posture about the legislation hasn't changed, a source familiar with his thinking told Axios."
"Between the lines: Johnson opposed the effort since its inception and privately urged his members to stay clear of it. He's called the petition "moot," arguing that the House Oversight Committee's investigation into late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will yield more information. He's insisted the bill does not adequately protect Epstein's victims, though it directs the DOJ to redact identifying details and child sexual abuse materials."
House leadership delayed action by ending the week early and keeping the House out for nearly two months, which postponed a discharge petition to release Jeffrey Epstein files. Leadership publicly criticized the petition’s drafting and raised concerns about inadequate victim protections, while insisting Oversight investigations could yield information. President Trump reversed previous objections and urged Republicans to support and sign the bill. The vote is expected to draw significant GOP backing, including leadership figures. Some leaders conditioned support on the Senate fixing problematic provisions. One lawmaker predicted an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote tally.
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