Caesar's Triumvirate

The Senate was unable to voice a single constructive criticism of the bill, nonetheless stalled its passage. When Pompey strode forward and announced his intention to back the legislation with his sword if necessary, the Senate realized the whole ballgame had changed behind their backs. Biblus, Caesar's co-consul, swore to do everything in his power to prevent the bill from passing despite jeers and threats that rained down on his head by an unruly mob.