Five Republicans Vote to Subpoena Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files: Full List - Newsweek

The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, with five Republicans joining Democrats in a 24–19 vote to compel her testimony.

Here are the five Republicans who joined Democrats:

Tim Burchett— Tennessee— ColoradoLauren BoebertMichael Cloud— Texas— South CarolinaNancy MaceScott Perry— Pennsylvania

"AG Bondi claims the DOJ has released all of the Epstein files. The record is clear: they have not," Mace posted on X earlier Wednesday. "The Epstein case is one of the greatest cover-ups in American history. His global sex trafficking network is larger than what is being revealed. Three million documents have been released, and we still don't have the full truth. Videos are missing. Audio is missing. Logs are missing.

"There are millions more documents out there. We want to know why the DOJ is more focused on shielding the powerful than delivering justice. The American people deserve answers, victims deserve justice. HOLD. THE. LINE."

*Newsweek *reached out to the Department of Justice for comment via its contact form on Wednesday afternoon.

Why It Matters

Millions of documents have been released by the DOJ, but lawmakers from both parties say vital records, including video, audio, logs, and entire troves of material made public earlier, remain missing or have been quietly pulled back from public view.

Bondi’s critics argue the department ignored statutory deadlines, withheld “millions more” pages, and applied redactions that undermine the law’s intent—claims that helped fuel bipartisan support for forcing the attorney general to appear.

The five Republicans who sided with Democrats reflect a rare internal split, given the GOP's generally broad support for the Trump administration.

What To Know

Bondi has already faced mounting criticism after contentious committee appearances in February, where she clashed with lawmakers, apologized to victims for naming them in released files, and defended President Donald Trump while sidestepping questions about withheld evidence.

The controversy intensified after members of Congress said the DOJ was actively removing previously public documents and obstructing oversight—claims that, if substantiated, would raise significant questions about whether the nation’s top law‑enforcement office impeded a congressional transparency mandate.

What It Could Mean for the Administration

Compelling Bondi to testify puts her and the Trump administration’s Justice Department under a national spotlight. It could also reignite questions around Trump's relationship with Epstein, as mentions of the president in the files and their alleged removal have caused some of the most concern among lawmakers.

The defection of five Republicans underscores Republican frustration not only with Bondi but with the administration’s broader handling of the matter. Trump and Bondi frequently promised transparency around the Epstein files in the lead-up to the 2024 election and in the weeks after, but backtracked last summer.

Bondi has acknowledged ongoing investigations into individuals who may have conspired with Epstein, but the scope remains unclear. Her testimony could offer the first public explanation of which probes continue, and why key evidence has remained unavailable.

What People Are Saying

*Democratic Arizona Representative Yassamin Ansari, speaking during the committee earlier Wednesday: *"The Department of Justice was caught red-handed withholding explosive and credible FBI witness interviews of a woman who accused Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her when she was a minor. Shouldn't we hold a hearing on that? Shouldn't Pam Bondi be here, forced to testify about why she is violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act?"

*Democratic Pennsylvania Representative Summer Lee, on X: *"I'm looking forward to talking to her face to face about the articles of impeachment I'm filing and making her answer for every time she's lied, broken the law, & obstructed justice."

What Happens Next

It was not immediately clear when Bondi will appear before the committee.

Update 3/4/26, 4:46 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.

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