The Republican-led walkout began May 3, stalling business in the Senate for six weeks. It was the longest walkout in Oregon legislative history.
SALEM, Ore. — Business is resuming on the Oregon Senate floor Thursday for the first time in six weeks as the Democrats and the Republicans reach an agreement, marking the end of the longest legislative walkout in state history and the second-longest in U.S. history, according to the Associated Press.
After taking roll call, the Oregon Senate reached a quorum of 20 lawmakers, with the GOP senators who returned to Salem.
“I’m encouraged that we were able to come to an
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