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Oregon Senators Walk Out Over Contentious Abortion, Gender-Transition, and Gun-Related Bills

Oregon Senators Walk Out Over Contentious Abortion, Gender-Transition, and Gun-Related Bills
The Oregon State Capital in Salem, Ore., on March 7, 2007. Craig Mitchelldyer/Getty Images
Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
Freelance reporter
5/6/2023|Updated: 5/7/2023
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A walkout by most Republicans and two independent members of the Oregon Senate starting May 3 delayed action by the majority Democrats on bills related to restricting access to guns, and increasing access to abortion, and gender-transition services.

Because Oregon’s legislative rules require a two- thirds quorum to conduct business, the session ground to a halt.

Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
Freelance reporter
Scottie Barnes writes breaking news and investigative pieces for The Epoch Times from the Pacific Northwest. She has a background in researching the implications of public policy and emerging technologies on areas ranging from homeland security and national defense to forestry and urban planning.
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