Minnesota lawmakers largely voted in favor of releasing Epstein-related files, rather than against

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Minnesota lawmakers largely voted in favor of releasing Epstein-related files, rather than against.

What Actually Happened: The Epstein Files Vote & Minnesota

  1. House Vote to Release Epstein Files

    • On November 18, 2025, the U.S. House passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act by a huge margin: 427–1. 

    • The lone “no” vote in the House was Rep. Clay Higgins (R-Louisiana). 

    • Among Minnesota’s U.S. House members, Tom Emmer, Brad Finstad, Pete Stauber — all Republicans — voted in favor. 

    • Emmer said he backed the bill because he wanted “the facts [to] speak for themselves.” 

  2. Minnesota Republicans Who Opposed Earlier Procedural Moves

    • Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) had previously voted multiple times (via the House Rules Committee) against procedural amendments that would have forced a vote on the Epstein files.

    • Her votes have drawn criticism from conservative activists. 

    • According to the Minnesota DFL, some of the GOP delegation “fled” Washington early to avoid a vote on Epstein files.

  3. Minnesota’s Senate Delegation

    • Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both Democrats) are pushing for the Senate to quickly take up the legislation. 

    • Klobuchar has emphasized that “this transparency is owed to the American people.”

  4. Local Reactions

    • In Minnesota, there’s been a clear split: while some Republicans (like Fischbach) resisted early procedural efforts, others supported the final act.

    • Some constituents have publicly criticized those who blocked the earlier votes, calling for full transparency. 

Why This Got Attention

  • Epstein’s case remains politically explosive, given his connections and the gravity of the allegations.

  • There is strong public demand — especially from survivors and advocacy groups — for all Epstein-related government files (FBI, DOJ) to be made public.

  • The procedural resistance (especially by some GOP lawmakers) is seen by critics as evasive and protective of powerful interests.

  • On the other hand, lawmakers who supported the release argue that revealing the files is about accountability and allowing justice to be done. 

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