The lone “no” vote on the Epstein files in the U.S. House was Representative Clay Higgins, a Republican from Louisiana.

Quick scoop

  • The Epstein Files Transparency Act to force release of Department of Justice records related to Jeffrey Epstein passed the House by a 427–1 vote.
  • The single “no” was cast by Rep. Clay Higgins (R–Louisiana), making him the only member of Congress to oppose the measure in that vote.
  • Higgins has said his opposition was a “principled” stand, arguing that releasing broad investigative files could risk exposing or harming innocent witnesses and family members despite redaction provisions in the bill.

In short: if you’re seeing people ask “who was the no vote on the Epstein files,” they’re referring to Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana.

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