That was the first time the Parliament had ever voted against an incoming Commissioner and despite Barroso's insistence upon Buttiglione the Parliament forced Buttiglione to be withdrawn.
Hal ini merupakan pertama kalinya Parlemen memilih menentang Komisaris mendatang dan walaupun Barroso mendesak Buttiglione, Parlemen memaksa Buttiglione untuk dicopot.