Oregon Republicans Boycott Votes on Abortion and Guns.

Republican state senators in Oregon did not show up to work, denying the Democrats who control the chamber a quorum and casting doubt on planned votes later this week on legislation pertaining to gun safety, abortion rights, and gender-affirming health care. Republicans said they were protesting over bill summaries not being written in plain language. Democrats thought the moves were aimed at delaying votes on those bills, which would be passed by the Democratic-controlled Legislature.