Thread by @dirquez

I'm checking in from the Oregon House, where in a half hour, we'll learn more about the fate of the state's redistricting maps. It's been suggested to me Republicans could show up today, though that does not guarantee passage of any proposal. #orleg #orpol

If Republicans do show up, they could decide not to grant rules suspension, which would push passage of new maps past today's deadline. Or they could agree to speed things along, taking what's likely to be a more favorable legislative map than they'd otherwise get. #orpol #orleg

It does not appear that there's yet another congressional redistricting map on the table, meaning if lawmakers do pass a map today, it would likely be the proposal from Saturday. If the House passes it, the Senate is coming back this afternoon to take it up. #orpol #orleg

House Republicans are indeed here, and just exited their caucus room. It appears... something will happen on the floor. #orleg #orpol

Quorum is indeed present. Even some members with pre-excused absences are here. It takes 40 members to conduct business. #orleg

Republicans agree to waive a rule requiring that bills be read in full before passage. The congressional plans Democrats introduced Saturday is being sent to committee to be formally adopted. House in recess until 1 pm. It appears this is passing today. #orleg #orpol

I asked House Minority Leader Christine Drazan what changed from Saturday to today (it wasn’t the maps). “These are difficult choices, and it’s not over yet,” she said. #orleg #orpol

Here's a story we'll be updating as things progress today. As of now, a House committee is scheduled to meet at 10am to pass new congressional maps back to the House floor. #orpol #orleg

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The Oregon House is back in session. Quorum present and Republicans clear the way for a final vote. Congressional maps are up first, and will pass. #Orleg #orpol

Debate on congressional maps is about to wind down. Dems and Republicans traded off speeches, with Rs excoriating the Democratic plan, and Dems arguing it is fair and representative. It will be party-line passage or close. #orpol #orleg

SB 881, the congressional redistricting plan, passes the House on a 33-16 party-line vote. #orleg #orpol

Now the House is taking up Democrats' legislative district proposal. It's considered more even handed by Republicans, but also has direct impact on members' political futures, and has ruffled feathers. This might be a more interesting vote tally. #orpol #orleg

The Senate has passed SB 881, the new Oregon congressional district map. It passed on an 18-6 party-line vote. The bill must be signed by Gov. Kate Brown by midnight, according to her office. #orleg #orpol

With the passage of the congressional plan, the most contentious portion of the state's redistricting process is over for now (expect lawsuits), but the House is still debating the legislative map. If it passes it goes to Gov. Brown. #orleg #orpol

Rep Brian Clem, D-Salem, rises to say that it "isn't right" that the Legislature redraws districts.... Then surprisingly announces he's not running for the House during next cycle, citing family and health matters. . #orleg #orpol

Clem, it appears, is a Democratic 'no' on the legislative maps, and he's heavily critical of House Speaker Tina Kotek for breaking a redistricting agreement with Republicans last week. #orpol #orleg

The House wraps up debate, and head to a vote. Legislative maps pass by a bare 31-19 vote. Two Dems vote against: Brian Clem and Brad Witt. #orpol #orleg.

Now House Republican Leader Christine Drazan is accusing Speaker Tina Kotek of disorderly conduct, but reasons are not clear. House is at ease. #orleg #orpol

STORY: Oregon lawmakers pass plans for new political maps, after Republicans end boycott. #orpol #orleg

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Drazan explains that she wants Kotek censured by the chamber for breaking her deal to grant Republicans equal say in redistricting. To put it mildly, that is unlikely to happen. #orleg #orpol

After a speech by Drazan about how Kotek broke faith with Republicans and hampered the ability of the House to do its job, a vote to censure Kotek fails handily. The House is about to vote to adjourn for the session. #orleg #orpol