June 26, 2012, Tokyo, Japan - Grim-faced Ichiro Ozawa, right, a stalwart member of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan,  awaits the start of a plenary session of the Diet lower house in Tokyo on Tuesday, June 26, 2012..The House of Representatives passed the sales tax hike legislation with the backing of two main opposition parties by 363 to 96 votes. Ozawa and his followers voted against the legislation, causing a severe division within the ruling party. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)
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