U.S. Senator Susan Collins has become the first Republican to announce she will vote in support of the Senate subpoenaing witnesses and documents.
“I will vote in support of the motion to allow witnesses and documents to be subpoenaed,” Collins, who is facing an extremely difficult re-election, said in a statement.
“I believe hearing from certain witnesses would give each side the opportunity to more fully and fairly make their case, resolve any ambiguities, and provide additional clarity,” she added. “Therefore, I will vote in support of the motion to allow witnesses and documents to be subpoenaed.”
Three more Republicans are needed to join her to allow witnesses to testify, assuming all Democrats and independents also support allowing witnesses.
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