On the other hand, House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D- New York) said, “This is a serious moment for our Nation… These procedures confer, among other things, rights for the minority and for the President equal to those provided during the Nixon and Clinton inquiries. This Committee is committed to executing its part of the House’s ongoing impeachment investigation with the highest fealty to the Constitution.”
House impeachment inquiry procedures offer protections to Pres. Trump
In addition, Rep. Nadler said the impeachment inquiry procedures provide Pres. Trump the following protections:
- The President’s counsel will receive copies of any statements of information and related documents and other evidentiary material (including staff reports) furnished to the Members of the Judiciary Committee.
- The President and his counsel may attend the presentation of evidence by Majority and Minority committee counsel and the President’s counsel may ask questions during the presentation.
- The President’s counsel may respond to the presentation of evidence.
- The President’s counsel may submit written summaries of additional testimony or evidence the President wishes the Judiciary Committee to consider.
- The President and his counsel may attend all hearings of the Judiciary Committee, including any held in executive session.
- The President’s counsel may question witnesses called before the Judiciary Committee and may raise objections relating to the examination of witnesses or the admissibility of testimony and evidence.
- The President’s counsel may be invited to offer a concluding presentation.
- The resolution permits the Minority to issue subpoenas with the concurrence of the Chair or authorized by a Committee vote. Contrary to the claims of the President and Republican leadership, the minority did not have unilateral subpoena power in the Nixon and Clinton impeachment proceedings.
The House is expected to vote on the resolution on Thursday.
