Government Shutdown Ends: House Passes CR Amid Epstein Clause Controversy and Bipartisan Dissent
A Fault Line Investigation – Published by The Beacon Press Published: November 13, 2025 **https://thebeaconpress.org/government-shutdown-ends-house-passes-cr-amid-epstein-clause-controversy-and
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The 40-day U.S. Government shutdown – the longest in history – officially ended on November 13, 2025, when the House passed the Senate's compromise continuing resolution 219-213 and President Trump signed into law at 11:47 a.m. ET. The bill funds agencies through January 30, 2026, restores full SNAP benefits for November, guarantees backpay for 750,000 furloughed workers, and reverses the 4,000+ reduction in force (RIF) notices.
Passage, however, exposed fractures on both sides of the aisle:
- Two Republicans (Reps. Thomas Massie and Warren Davidson) voted NO over Section 712 – the “Epstein clause” – which mandates DOJ release of 2008 Florida grand jury material by December 31, 2025.
- Twelve Democrats voted NO, calling the bill a “surrender” on ACA subsidy extensions and a “betrayal” of progressive leverage.
The truth under scrutiny: the shutdown's end rings as pragmatic relief for 42 million SNAP recipients and 650,000 workers, yet the Epstein rider and bipartisan dissent highlight a covenant scarred by leverage, counterstrike, and last-minute riders.
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Demand Epstein clause transparency with victim redaction. –> Find Your Rep –> Reference: Section 712, CR November 13, 2025
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