BREAKING: Sen. Alexander, a key impeachment swing vote, has announced that he will not join Democrats in voting to call witnesses in President Trump's Senate impeachment trial
"Even if the House charges were true, they do not meet the Constitution’s ‘treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors’ standard for an impeachable offense," he added, saying American voters should decide at the ballot box.
"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. Therefore, I will vote in support of the motion to allow witnesses and documents to be subpoenaed," she said in a statement after the second day of senators' questions wrapped up.
Murkowski said late Thursday that she had not made a decision. After Thursday's session adjourned, she told reporters that"I am going to go reflect on what I have heard, re-read my notes and decide whether I need to hear more."
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