The House of Representatives is poised to vote on the release of previously unreleased Department of Justice files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat, is expected to sign the petition, bringing the total number of signatures to the required 218 to force a floor vote. While Speaker Mike Johnson denies any intentional delay, some speculate that Grijalva’s delayed swearing-in was strategic to prevent the vote. If the petition passes the House, it would then require Senate approval to be enacted.
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The swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva will trigger efforts to force a House vote on a bill demanding the release of Jeffrey Epstein case files. Grijalva’s signature will bring the discharge petition to the required 218 signatures, initiating a process that could see a House vote in early December. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson could attempt to delay the vote despite his prior commitment, and even if the House passes the bill, it faces significant obstacles in the Republican-controlled Senate, where a vote is uncertain. The bill’s ultimate passage into law is highly unlikely.
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House Republicans are preparing to vote on a bill to reopen the US government, despite strong opposition from Democrats. Democrats plan to oppose the bill because it fails to extend tax credits for Affordable Care Act health plans, a key demand for the party. The Senate passed the compromise bill, and now the House is expected to vote, but a significant number of House Democrats, including the New Democrat Coalition and the Congressional Progressive caucus, are against the measure. This poses a challenge for Speaker Mike Johnson, as he can only afford to lose a few Republican votes.
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As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history nears an end, a discharge petition to force the release of Jeffrey Epstein files is poised to reach the required signatures, spearheaded by Republican Representative Thomas Massie. The petition’s success hinges on the swearing-in of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, who has pledged to sign it. While House Speaker Mike Johnson initially delayed Grijalva’s swearing-in, citing the shutdown, he now intends to proceed. Experts suggest the petition poses a challenge to Johnson and the Republican Party, potentially weakening his control and forcing a vote on the Epstein files.
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U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva is anticipated to be sworn in this week. Her swearing-in was delayed by House Speaker Mike Johnson despite Grijalva winning a special election in September. Grijalva and the Arizona attorney general filed a lawsuit against the U.S. House of Representatives. Johnson claimed the delay was due to the House not being in full session, but Grijalva and her supporters suggested it was related to her pledge to sign a discharge petition on the Epstein files.
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Speaker Mike Johnson intends to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva before a vote to reopen the government, breaking a long delay. Democrats have pushed for her swearing-in since her August election, even filing a lawsuit. As the Senate prepares to pass an amended continuing resolution, Johnson is calling House members back to Washington. The Senate’s version extends the resolution to January 31, 2026, and includes a minibus of appropriations, excluding extensions of Obamacare subsidies.
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly urged Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. Greene criticized Johnson’s decision to keep the House out of session, preventing her from representing her district. Johnson has stated that he cannot swear Grijalva in while the House is out of session, despite Grijalva’s desire to participate in a petition. Grijalva has also expressed concern over the delayed swearing-in, describing it as “undemocratic” and detrimental to her constituents.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson stated he is prepared to “let this process play out” instead of negotiating with Democrats to end the government shutdown. Johnson refused to commit to a vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, despite growing economic hardship for Americans, including rising healthcare premiums. Democrats criticized Johnson’s stance, with advocates like Leslie Dach condemning his lack of action as the shutdown continues. While the Senate plans a vote on a temporary funding plan that includes a promise of a future vote on the ACA tax credits, it’s unlikely to gain Democratic support.
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Elected six weeks ago, the Arizona representative-elect has been denied being sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson, setting a modern-day record for the longest wait. During this time, the House has been in recess while crucial economic and social issues remain unaddressed, potentially affecting millions of Americans. The hold-up appears to stem from the representative-elect’s potential decisive vote on releasing the Epstein files. This unprecedented move, denying over 800,000 Arizonans representation, has led to a lawsuit and calls for the House to return to session immediately to fulfill its duties.
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