A fourth Oregon state senator has now reached the 10-day limit for unexcused absences as part of ongoing senate protests, threatening their reelection campaign.
SALEM, Ore. — A Republican-led walkout continued Tuesday in the Oregon Senate and a fourth Oregon senator has now reached the threshold of 10 unexcused absences, disqualifying himself from reelection.
Oregon voters overwhelmingly passed Measure 113 in November, laying out punishments for lawmakers who skip out on legislative sessions. Measure 113 was intended to discourage or stop legislative walkouts — political stalling methods which prevent quorums and pause work in the senate.
Republican Senator Cedric Hayden, representing Fall Creek and
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