Oregon SenateSB 952
Requires the Governor to appoint a United States Senator when a vacancy in the office occurs.
Passed 16–13Party-line
What it does: Digest: The Act requires the Governor to appoint a U.S. Senator when a vacancy happens in the office. The Act states when the appointment ends and when a special election must occur. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Requires the Governor to appoint a United States Senator when a vacancy in the office occurs. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.
The tally
Yes 16 · No 13 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Mark MeekD20No
The full roll (29)
Yes 16
No 13
- Bruce StarrR12
- Cedric HaydenR6
- David SmithR1
- Diane LinthicumR28
- Dick AndersonR5
- Fred GirodR9
- Kim ThatcherR11
- Mark MeekD20
- Mike McLaneR30
- Noah RobinsonR2
- Suzanne WeberR16
- Todd NashR29
- Former memberR
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.