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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
Measure 113 was supposed to stop lawmakers from walking out in Oregon. But with a two-thirds quorum rule, it's a powerful tool for the minority party.
By canceling floor sessions that were scheduled this weekend, Senate President Rob Wagner is ensuring no Republicans will hit a point-of-no-return built into Oregon law.
Oregon Senate leaders have delayed what could be a critical turning point in the ongoing walkout by Senate Republicans.
Legislative leaders will have a three-day weekend to try to end the Republican-led walkout that has prevented the Senate from voting on bills for nine consecutive days.