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Oregon GOP Walkout Stalls Key Transportation Tax Vote

2/19/2026

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The walkout by Oregon Republican senators on February 18, 2026 blocked a vote on Senate Bill 1599 to move a transportation tax referendum from November to May.
Senate President Rob Wagner adjourned the session due to the Republicans' absence.
Republicans accuse Democrats of shielding an unpopular transportation initiative from the general election ballot.
Democrats face a tight deadline to pass the bill before February 25, 2026.

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The walkout by Oregon Republican senators on February 18, 2026 blocked a vote on Senate Bill 1599 to move a transportation tax referendum from November to May.
Senate President Rob Wagner adjourned the session due to the Republicans' absence.
Republicans accuse Democrats of shielding an unpopular transportation initiative from the general election ballot.
Democrats face a tight deadline to pass the bill before February 25, 2026.