 In June 2019, Boquist and 11 other Republican Senators walked out of a vote on a cap and trade resolution meant to reduce carbon emissions for the purpose of dealing with climate change.Since the 12 Republican senators left the Oregon State Capitol (with some claiming to have left the state), the remaining 18 senators cannot hold a vote, which requires 20 members present.The previous day, Oregon Governor Kate Brown, on learning of the upcoming walkout, said she was going to send police to round up state legislators who didn't attend.