Most were aware this would never pass the senate.
Given that assumption, it explains why the House didn't utilize the courts to have them rule on the blocked witnesses.
They knew that didn't have a case, so it was obviously a political move.
The make the Senate look corrupt and unfair, by giving the public THEY were the ones to not allow witnesses.
Most don't realize the process is for the House to do the inquiry, and the senate to cast vote based on that.
For that matter, it's a success for them. It's evident the dummies bought it.