A heated exchange occurred in the Italian Senate between Matteo Renzi and Senate President Ignazio La Russa during the confidence vote on the budget law. Renzi called for silence in the chamber, leading to an irritated response from La Russa, who insisted there was no unusual noise. The back-and-forth escalated with Renzi accusing La Russa of interrupting him on live television, while La Russa rebutted that Renzi should face the truth. Their argument highlighted tensions within the Italian political landscape.