The implications of that action are seen in much less positive way than the quote from the gospel. Salt of exorcism was spread among us. Decorum is a very high value in the House of Deputies. There is usually no reaction to speeches allowed. Applause is expressly forbidden.
Deputies are courteous to one another.
They wait for the presider to leave the podium before they rise from their seats. This salt scattering was a definite violation of the spirit of the House. There was stunned silence when the act was reported. The vice president, George Werner, was presiding at the time of the incident. He asked deputies to remain on tthe floor for a time of silence and prayer.