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They get This is important, because while the Democrats have an 18 to 12 majority in the chamber, there must be 20 members present for a quorum — meaning nothing can be done until at least two members return.

“It’s time for the Senate Republicans to show up and do the job they were elected to do,” Oregon Governor Kate Brown said.

via A group of Republican politicians are in hiding — and US police have been sent to track them down – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)