Ruling bloc rams election bill through upper house

Ruling bloc rams election bill through upper house

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Japan's ruling coalition clap hands Oct. 19 after railroading a contentious bill to revise the House of Councillors' electoral system through the upper house in a vote that was boycotted by the opposition camp.

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