Speaker ends House session early as GOP clashes over Epstein files vote

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   AP reported that Johnson ended the House session early and refused a pre-recess floor vote on releasing additional Epstein-related material. Johnson said there was 'no purpose' in Congress pushing an administration that he said was already doing the work; critics said the schedule avoided the vote. The schedule establishes the lack of a pre-recess vote, not either side's stated motive.

   Early recess, proposed vote, Johnson rationale and critics' response

   Johnson ended the July 2025 House session before an Epstein-files vote · House left for its August recess without the proposed vote