# Massie’s Epstein files discharge petition gathers enough support to force vote on bill

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/massies-epstein-files-discharge-petition-gathers-enough-support-to-force-vote-on-bill/
- Published: 2026-11-11T21:27:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T22:37:16+00:00
- Original publisher: Washington Examiner (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4800597/thomas-massie-epstein-files-petition-vote/
- Topics: Elections, Politics

## Key points

- The petition reached the 218 signatures needed to force a vote.
- The bill seeks more Justice Department records about Epstein.
- Five Republicans signed alongside all Democrats.

## Summary

Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna’s petition has secured enough House signatures to force a vote on legislation requiring the Justice Department to release more records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The milestone puts the bill before the House, though it does not guarantee its passage.

The petition reached the required 218 signatures on Wednesday when Democrat John Garamendi signed. All Democrats and five Republicans signed, including Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman; the effort began in early September.

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