Washington — Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana was the only House member to vote against a bill that would require the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

The bill passed the House on Tuesday in a 427-1 vote after months of delay and pushback from GOP leaders. Despite the roadblocks, it achieved overwhelming Republican support to propel it to passage after President Trump dropped his opposition to a vote, opening the door for nearly all GOP members to support it.

In a post on X , Higgins explained his reasons for opposing the measure, saying the files could inadvertently entangle innocent people if they are released.

"I have been a principled 'NO' on this bill from the beginning. What was wrong with the bill three months ago is still wrong toda

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