WASHINGTON, D.C. – Central Illinois Congressmen are reacting to their votes to force the release of files connected to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The U.S. House passed a measure by a 427-1 vote to force the release of all unclassified records to the Senate for consideration. Democrats and some Republicans have been pushing for the release of the files for several weeks.

Both 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) and 17th District Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) voted “yes” on the measure, and both took to X after the vote for statements.

Sorensen posted his statement in a video , and says he voted “yes” because it’s “time to believe the victims.”

“It is time for justice for the victims,” Sorensen said. “It is time for an end of the protection

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