Senate GOP eyes punting decision on impeachment trial witnesses
By Jordain Carney - 12/17/19 06:00 AM EST
Senate Republicans are considering punting a decision about what, if any, witnesses to allow during an impeachment trial until after the proceeding starts.
The discussions would buy more time for negotiations, both among senators and with the White House, about what is emerging as one of the most contentious points of the looming Senate proceeding.
“My belief is that what happened last time probably produces the logical way to decide whether you need witnesses or not, which is present your case … and then the Senate can decide or not, just like they did last time, whether we need witnesses or not,†said Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), a member of the GOP leadership.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/474815-senate-gop-eyes-punting-decision-on-impeachment-trial-witnesses
