Oregon Senate Walkout Blocks Vote on Gas-Tax Ballot Change
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Oregon Republicans skipped the Senate floor, denying the 20-member quorum as Democrats move SB 1599 to force a May primary vote on a gas-tax increase and related fees; the GOP argues the timing and legality are contentious, echoing past walkouts and highlighting tensions over transportation funding and other hot-button bills.
- Republicans are a no-show in Oregon Senate as contentious bill vote nears Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
- Oregon Republicans walk out of Senate ahead of vote on transportation referendum Oregon Capital Chronicle
- Oregon Senate Republicans deny quorum to 'pause the process' KATU
- Oregon Republicans stage walkout over Democrat-led transportation package KOIN.com
- Senate Republicans deny quorum ahead of Oregon gas tax referendum vote Statesman Journal
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