House Republicans on Wednesday approved a measure to show support for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s investigation into matters surrounding the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The measure was unveiled on Tuesday as a clear alternative to a bill from Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to require the Justice Department to release Epstein-related material, which GOP leaders and the White House are hoping to quash.

Language to approve the resolution was tucked into a procedural rule vote teeing up consideration of other measures, rather than as a stand-alone vote. Rule votes typically pass along party lines, and the House approved Wednesday’s rule vote along party lines 212-208, with one present vote from Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.).

The resol

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