(10-31-2019, 08:56 PM)mikesez Wrote:

(10-31-2019, 05:21 PM)jagibelieve Wrote: What has been voted on and how does it differ from the past impeachment process?

Explain this rule.  The majority party can subpoena any witness of their choosing.  The minority party must submit a detailed explanation for any subpoena.

Passing a subpoena is the same as passing a bill. In theory, the minority can do it, but they need members of the majority to either defect to their side or abstain during the vote.

No, it isn't. You don't "pass" subpoenas. You can set rules that require the committee to agree on the issuance of one, but Adam Schiff can send his own subpoenas. In fact, he refuses to allow the minority members to do the same. He doesn't even want the committee to vote for or against the issuance of subpoenas. That alone should be concerning to you. Subpoenas aren't like bills, and their purpose is to compel people or businesses to disclose evidence. You wouldn't be OK with prosecutors allowing only those that agree with their decisions to testify, so why are you OK with Democrats doing the same?

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