The rats never had subpoena power without a full house vote. ..
Correct. And this was "common knowledge" except to people who follow the liars in the press.
Good reading on the subject ... OLC/DOJ: House Authority to Investigate for Impeachment
1)The GOP Senate is going to say no more witnesses and the Dems will use the “cover up” to continue the witch hunt in the House. The Dems have already signalled as much. Graham has already made his “more investigations” empty promises. Win, win there as far as the swamp is concerned.
2)The GOP Senate will continue to enable the House Dems through there inaction or outright obstruction (Senate Mueller protection act, blocking Ratcliffe for DNI, etc.).
We’ve seen this beltway movie for 3 years now. It has the same ending every time.