When the House finished its final vote on Wednesday before a six-week August recess, some lawmakers were furious.
Members are leaving town without acting on legislation to compel the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. In fact, the House closed up shop a day early to avoid having to act on a discharge petition related to Epstein documents.
“It is just sort of trying to let the air out of the balloon on the Epstein issue,” said Rep. Thomas Massie, who’s been leading an effort to force a vote for the release of documents. “That’s why they’re sending us home.”