It came two weeks later, in October, after parliamentary supporters, urged on by Mr. Rutskoi, broke through police lines and rampaged through Moscow.

Last year, an abortion rights bill was defeated by a filibuster in the Senate after supporters failed by one vote to get a two-thirds majority to cut off debate.

New York legislators authorized the original electric chair after supporters of direct current electrocuted animals to dramatize the dangers of alternating current.

With expectations high it came as a cruel blow that backer David Whelan decided to withdraw his investment after promising supporters that he was in for the 'long haul.'

"I'm very excited about the results of this election and I'm looking forward to working for the people of this community," Mr. Hevesi said in an interview after greeting supporters.

The moment degenerated in national confusion, after supporters of the two sides organized brawl and a pro-Catargiu electoral agent was killed in public.

Georgia's Republican state convention adjourned in chaos Saturday after supporters of Pat Robertson shouted down speakers.

The channel was reactivated later in the month after supporters expressed outrage over its removal.

Some residents said they fear that the mobs that turned violent today might soon go after the wealthier citizens and supporters of the military.

The legislation was passed by the Senate, 85 to 11, after supporters fought off a series of amendments.