Three Republicans joined Democrats in an 8-2 vote to approve a motion to issue a subpoena to the Justice Department for the release of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein.

As chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. James Comer (R-Kentucky) is obligated, under House rules, to issue the subpoena to the Justice Department. But he has not said when he will do so.

Three Republicans joined Democrats in approving the motion, a rare moment of bipartisan agreement regarding an investigation that has been shrouded in mystery.