The Republican party appears poised to block the release of Jeffrey Epstein files by not signing a petition that would force a vote on the matter. The petition needs 218 votes. It currently stands at 215, with only 4 republicans signing the petition so far.
Thomas Massie claimed, on an ABC interview, “During our appearance on ABC yesterday, my colleague Rep. Ro Khanna announced we will have the 218 votes needed for the Epstein discharge petition by the end of this month. When this vote happens, will your congressman vote for transparency and justice… or against?”
Republicans Blocking Discharge Resolution To Force Release Of Epstein Documents– dailycaller.com
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Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie and Democrat California Rep. Ro Khanna’s discharge petition, which would force the government to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, has 215 signatures — three short of the majority.
As of publication, Massie is one of only four Republicans in the House to sign the petition, compared with 211 of 212 House Democrats. Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace and Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene joined Massie in signing the petition.
From colleague Tyler Olson. The discharge petition from Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) to force a House vote on releasing the Epstein files is at 215 signatures this morning — three short of the 218 they need.
Massie, Boebert, Mace and GreeneGa remain the only…
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 8, 2025
