Sympathy poured from Council members, including the speaker, Christine C. Quinn.
The Kentucky bill faces resistance from some lawmakers, including the speaker of the State House.
Mr. DeLay has exhibited more clout in the House than anyone, including the speaker.
Most of the council has signed on, including the Speaker, Christine Quinn.
The absence of so many lawmakers, including the speaker, Ali Larijani, a powerful conservative, was striking.
Many of Mr. Johansen's colleagues immediately signed on as co-sponsors, including the speaker of the house.
Many of Mr. Johansen's colleagues immediately signed on as co-sponsors, including the speaker of the Alaska House.
A Sunni-backed coalition of 57 members, including the Speaker, Ayad Allawi, walked out of in protest before the vote.
Scores of people were arrested, including the speaker of the house, who was bundled away by plainclothes police.
The organizers said 30 members of Parliament took part in the protest, including the speaker, Reuven Rivlin.
"I don't think it's better for anybody, including the speaker," said Assemblyman Ron Canestrari, the Democratic majority leader.
