Oregon Republicans skip Senate vote on contentious bill

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Oregon Senate Republicans have failed to appear for a vote on a contentious transportation package, leaving Democrats without enough votes to pass the bill. The package, which was approved by voters last year, aims to fund transportation projects across the state.

According to reports, Republican senators staged a walkout ahead of the vote, citing concerns over the package’s funding and potential impact on the economy. However, it is unclear what specific issues prompted the walkout or whether any negotiations took place between Democrats and Republicans before the vote was called off.

The Oregon Senate has scheduled another vote on the transportation package for a later date, although no official date has been set. In the meantime, lawmakers are expected to continue debating the issue and exploring possible compromises.

Meanwhile, voters in Oregon will have two separate opportunities to weigh in on the transportation funding package: at the May elections or the November general election.

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