Summary
A group of House Republicans is close to forcing a vote related to files in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Representative Thomas Massie is leading this effort, seeking support from fellow Republicans. Adelita Grijalva, expected to win a special election in Arizona, plans to sign the petition, enabling the vote.
Key Facts
- A discharge petition requires 218 signatures to force a vote on the floor of the House.
- Representative Thomas Massie is urging Republicans to sign this petition about Epstein investigation files.
- The petition might get its 218th signature from Adelita Grijalva if she wins a special election.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is advising Republicans to avoid the petition.
- Some Republican representatives, such as Nancy Mace, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Lauren Boebert, support the petition.
- House Rules Committee Chair Virginia Foxx stated her committee would not block a floor vote on the petition.
- A floor vote is expected in mid-October if the petition reaches the required signatures.
