House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files after Trump and Johnson forced to back down

The House voted 427-1 to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act, compelling DOJ to release all Epstein files. Trump and Speaker Johnson initially opposed but capitulated under massive bipartisan pressure. Trump reversed hours before the vote. Johnson also backed down. The discharge petition represented a rare defeat for House leadership. Only Rep. Massie voted against—wanting stronger provisions. The 427-1 margin showed the impossibility of blocking transparency once Congress acted.