Although some people did agree with Higgins' reasoning for the no vote, the vast majority thought he was just trying to protect powerful people from being held accountable.

Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana was the lone House Republican to vote against the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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Although some people did agree with Higgins' reasoning for the no vote, the vast majority thought he was just trying to protect powerful people from being held accountable.

The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill that was near-unanimous - almost.

The fervent Donald Trump supporter and member of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus stood alone in opposition.

The House approved the measure by an overwhelming margin of 427, including 216 Republicans, with only one dissent vote.