[rollo tomasi]

When a quorum is called, State Constitutions along with U.S. Constitution allow for Reps to be "compelled" to attend. "Compelled" has a loose interpretation.

US Constitution Article I, Sec.5, clause 1

Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a Minority Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.

Oregon's Article IV, Section 12

Two thirds of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may meet; adjourn from day to day, and compel the attendance of absent members. A quorum being in attendance, if either house fail to effect an organization within the first five days thereafter, the members of the house so failing shall be entitled to no compensation from the end of the said five days until an organization shall have been effected.

Reps can be fined for failing to attend.

[wastedyears]

The governor ordering police to get them reeks of a dictator.

[gundog]

Big money has been raised to pay their fines. $500 a day, each, Inheard.