The Consequences and Principles of Oregon's Republican Walkout
TL;DR
The Republican walkout in the Oregon state Senate continues as a fourth senator reaches 10 unexcused absences, which disqualifies legislators from serving another term of office under Measure 113. Talks between Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp and Senate President Rob Wagner continue, but it's unclear how much progress has been made. Meanwhile, budget bills that fund state prisons, schools, housing, and criminal defense attorneys are piling up and cannot pass the Senate until it has the required two-thirds quorum.
- Republican walkout of state Senate continues as 4th senator gets 10 unexcused absences OregonLive
- Oregon Senators Face Re-election Ban After Prolonged Boycott The New York Times
- Republican senator involved in walkout willing to test the limits of Measure 113 KGW News
- Oregon Republicans willing to risk being barred from seats in favor of principles KATU
- Oregon voters tried to put an end to legislative walkouts. So, what happened? Oregon Public Broadcasting
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