Oregon walkout continues as fourth GOP senator hits 10-day limit
A fourth Oregon state senator has now reached the 10-day limit for unexcused absences during ongoing senate protests, threatening their reelection campaign.
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A fourth Oregon state senator has now reached the 10-day limit for unexcused absences during ongoing senate protests, threatening their reelection campaign.
<strong>An increasing number of Republican legislators are now disqualified from future elections under Measure 113, but they may challenge the law in court.</strong>
With weekend negotiations proving fruitless, three senators will now be blocked from running for reelection.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two Republicans and an Independent taking part in a boycott that has stalled hundreds of bills in the Oregon Senate, including measures on abortion and gender-affirming care, were disqualified Monday from reelection under a new constitutional amendment aimed at stopping such walkouts. The GOP-led walkout of the Democrat-dominated Senate has stretched […]
Two Republicans and an Independent in the Oregon Senate are now disqualified from reelection as a walkout has stalled hundreds of bills and triggered a constitutional amendment aimed at stopping the boycotts.