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The Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance John Ratcliffe's nomination for Director of National Intelligence, with the vote split along party lines. This was the first meeting with Senator Marco Rubio as interim chairman after Richard Burr stepped down. The nomination now moves to the full Senate. Meanwhile, Idaho and Oregon are holding primary elections, with Idaho switching to mail-in ballots due to COVID-19. Oregon has used mail-in voting since 1998. Results from Idaho are expected next month, while Oregon's results will be available shortly after polls close.

What was the reason for Senator Richard Burr stepping down as chair of the Intel committee?

How has Oregon's voting system been structured since 1998?