House · Roll call 289 · Nov. 18, 2025

A vote to pass H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, under a fast-track procedure that needs a two-thirds majority.

Passed427–1 Passage
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill
H.R. 4405, Epstein Files Transparency Act
← Most liberalThe aisleMost conservative →
YesNoPresentDid not vote
Each dot is one current member, in the same seat as on their member page, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). Color shows how they voted. Seats show current members. Members who have since left Congress appear in the list below.

How each party voted

Democrats
Yes 211 · No 0 · Did not vote 3
Republicans
Yes 216 · No 1 · Did not vote 2

Most Democrats voted Yes (211 of 214).

Most Republicans voted Yes (216 of 219).

President's positions

The President's position: wanted a Yes vote

“House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it's time to move on from this Democrat Hoax”

Source: Public statement · Checked against the statement (AI-assisted)

About this vote

The bill requires the Department of Justice to publish, in a searchable and downloadable format, all unclassified records in its possession related to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. Suspending the rules is a fast-track process that limits debate and needs a two-thirds vote to pass; the House passed the bill.

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Summary by the Congressional Research Service

Epstein Files Transparency Act This act requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.

How each member voted

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