TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) -- Lawmakers kicked over tables and chairs
                  and pulled out guns on the floor after legislative leaders proposed reducing the
                  size of congress from 128 seats to 90.

                  Lawmakers of the National Party said the motion Thursday by the ruling Liberal
                  Party never went to the floor for debate. The mayhem broke out before a vote
                  was taken. Several legislators waved handguns in the air in anger. The session
                  was suspended until Tuesday.

                  "The opposition lawmakers showed they are children in politics and they don't
                  deserve their posts," said Rodrigo Castillo, vice president of the congress and a
                  Liberal Party member.

                  The Liberal Party has 67 seats, while the National Party has 55. Six other
                  legislators are from minor parties. Honduras will hold general elections in
                  November.

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