11. He said there would also be a vote on whether to subpoena witnesses. 12. However, Sumner said the Attorney General and local district attorneys have never refused to subpoena witnesses when asked. 13. It lacks the power to subpoena witnesses or grant immunity. 14. It was unclear if Ray intended to ask or subpoena the witnesses to appear before the grand jury he had impaneled this summer to consider whether to indict Clinton. 15. It would be independent of the Police Department and would have the power to subpoena witnesses. 16. LATER Senators question parties and debate motions to dismiss the case and to subpoena witnesses. 17. LATER Motions to dismiss the case and to subpoena witnesses will be debated. 18. Lott also refused to give in to Democratic demands that a limited time be set for the trial and that no witnesses be subpoenaed. 19. Much about the idea remains unclear, including whether the citizens could subpoena witnesses or demand documents. 20. More Democrats conceded it is likely the Senate will vote next week to subpoena witnesses. |