Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Clay Higgins Only House Member to Vote Against Epstein Files Release
Clay Higgins, a Republican congressman, voted against a bill to release case files of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
He was the only one to do so.
Higgins said he wanted to protect the privacy of innocent people mentioned in the files.
He has a history of making controversial statements and actions.
Clay Higgins voted against releasing Jeffrey Epstein's case files
He was the only House member to oppose the bill
Higgins expressed concern for innocent people's privacy in the files
He suggested amending the bill to protect those not criminally implicated
Higgins has a history of controversial statements and actions
- Who
- Clay Higgins, a Republican congressman from Louisiana
- What
- Voted against releasing Jeffrey Epstein's case files
- When
- Tuesday, July 27, 2021
- Where
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Why
- To protect the privacy of innocent people mentioned in the files
Proponents of Release
Opponents of Release
Transparency
Proponents of Release
Proponents argue for maximum transparency to hold Epstein accountable
Opponents of Release
Opponents, like Higgins, worry about innocent people's privacy
- Bill Status
- Passed by House and Senate, awaiting President's signature
- Epstein's Conviction
- Convicted sex offender in 2008, died in 2019 while awaiting trial on new charges
- Higgins' Position
- Member of House Freedom Caucus, fervent Trump supporter
- Higgins' History
- Faced misconduct allegations, made controversial statements, challenged people to fights
