Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

pnwmom

(108,973 posts)
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 03:13 AM Jan 2020

Democratic senator to force vote requiring Roberts to weigh in on witnesses

Source: The Hill

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is planning to force a vote on Friday to require Chief Justice John Roberts to subpoena impeachment witnesses who he believes are relevant and also rule on any claims of executive privilege.

The move comes as GOP senators are increasingly confident they will have the votes to block witnesses from being called.

If Democrats are able to muster four GOP votes to allow witnesses, both sides could then make motions for specific individuals and documents. Under the rules resolution, the Senate would vote on the motions.

But Van Hollen's effort would let Roberts issue subpoenas if he thinks a motion is relevant. The Senate, if it disagreed with his decision, could still overrule him with a simple majority.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/480614-dem-senator-to-force-vote-requiring-roberts-to-weigh-in-on-witnesses

13 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Democratic senator to force vote requiring Roberts to weigh in on witnesses (Original Post) pnwmom Jan 2020 OP
Roberts is a Trump stooge now TeamPooka Jan 2020 #1
He's always been a stooge for the right wing oligarchs. lark Jan 2020 #6
After Friday's vote, I'll be mourning the official end of democracy. olddad65 Jan 2020 #2
Too Late: Trump Already Has True Blue Drew Jan 2020 #3
I think Putin's true bitch is Moscow Mitch with Trump being more like Putin's village idiot. cstanleytech Jan 2020 #4
Trump is already declaring victory. Eyeball_Kid Jan 2020 #7
After serving as Q & A moderator yesterday, DeminPennswoods Jan 2020 #5
Let's hope. Right now, letting the truth prevail seems like a fantasy. JudyM Jan 2020 #8
If the vote ends up a 50-50 tie, we shall DeminPennswoods Jan 2020 #9
Worth a shot, I guess -nt Bradical79 Jan 2020 #10
Why Not? BlueIdaho Jan 2020 #11
Hate to say it but "the fix is in" Linda Ed Jan 2020 #12
I'm glad Nancy decided to go through with impeachment. The D's took a stand, pnwmom Jan 2020 #13

lark

(23,078 posts)
6. He's always been a stooge for the right wing oligarchs.
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 09:50 AM
Jan 2020

Russian Repug oligarchs are in control with Roberts pushing the destruction of our constitutional way of life every step of the way.

Eyeball_Kid

(7,430 posts)
7. Trump is already declaring victory.
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 10:19 AM
Jan 2020

He's succeeded in establishing a network of corruption in all branches of government.

The Constitution will die with an acquittal. And it's coming soon.

Damn. I sound like a guy with a ("The End is Near" ) sidewalk sign on Skid Row. But it's all true. The logical consequences of an acquittal are available for anyone who can think. Trump will be dictator within a week, if all goes as planned. Then he'll seek revenge on ANYONE who dared oppose him. It's all coming within the next several days.

Democracy is dead. Long live Democracy.

DeminPennswoods

(15,273 posts)
5. After serving as Q & A moderator yesterday,
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 09:16 AM
Jan 2020

and I were Roberts, I'd be thinking the only thing that's going to stop this unproductive back and forth will be witness testimony.

DeminPennswoods

(15,273 posts)
9. If the vote ends up a 50-50 tie, we shall
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 12:39 PM
Jan 2020

see if or how Roberts votes or how he handles it. Perhaps he'll make them keep voting until the tie is broken or maybe he'll order a secret ballot. Lots of possibilities I guess.

Linda Ed

(493 posts)
12. Hate to say it but "the fix is in"
Fri Jan 31, 2020, 12:59 AM
Jan 2020

Hate to say it but "the fix is in" ...Just heard it on Huff post stated by Michael Steel..
If Murkowski is a no, he’ll be acquitted by Saturday. Fix has been in the whole time.
Doubt if we're gonna see a dramatic John McCain moment.

I’m hoping the party NEVER recovers from this. These could be the final days of the republic and democracy. Isn’t it shameful, they can’t come up with four honorable senators?

These Senators don't have a spine, I just hope that they are voted out..Did you know that drumpf called Roberts a "total disaster" before being elected.

By blatantly rigging the trial, they will anger Americans which will make their re-election less likely.

pnwmom

(108,973 posts)
13. I'm glad Nancy decided to go through with impeachment. The D's took a stand,
Fri Jan 31, 2020, 01:33 AM
Jan 2020

and have exposed the utter corruptness of the other party.

Hopefully enough voters will have noticed. That's our only hope.

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Democratic senator to for...