Center left candidate to the Senate Presidency, Franco Marini casts his vote during the third ballot at the Senate in Rome, early Saturday April 29, 2006. Romano Prodi's candidate, Franco Marini, failed early Saturday to win the necessary votes to win the Senate presidency during a chaotic first session of Parliament, an indication of the difficulty Prodi's coalition will have in pushing legislation through the closely divided house. During a third ballot, Franco Marini, won 161 votes compared to 155 for former Christian Democrat premier Giulio Andreotti, the nominee of outgoing Premier Silvio

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Not available to licence for any broadcast or streaming service, video on demand, film, national newspaper or to create a NFT. This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. Center left candidate to the Senate Presidency, Franco Marini casts his vote during the third ballot at the Senate in Rome, early Saturday April 29, 2006. Romano Prodi's candidate, Franco Marini, failed early Saturday to win the necessary votes to win the Senate presidency during a chaotic first session of Parliament, an indication of the difficulty Prodi's coalition will have in pushing legislation through the closely divided house. During a third ballot, Franco Marini, won 161 votes compared to 155 for former Christian Democrat premier Giulio Andreotti, the nominee of outgoing Premier Silvio Berlusconi's coalition, the provisional Senate chief announced.Marini needed 162 to get the presidency. (AP Photo/Plinio Lepri)