(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon State Senate has been shut down for an eighth day in a row due to Republican lawmakers' refusal to convene. Nine Republicans and one Independent stayed away from the Capitol building yesterday, denying a quorum which is required for the Senate to take any action. Republicans say it's a protest over the way bill summaries are written, which they claim are illegal. Democrats say it's an effort to prevent votes on reproductive health and gun control laws. Legislators with over nine unexcused absences won't be allowed to run again.