The World - News from Jan. 30, 1986

Italian Prime Minister Bettino Craxi survived two votes of confidence to rescue a crucial budget bill from rebel legislators. The coalition of Socialists, Christian Democrats, Republicans, Liberals and Social Democrats carried the first vote by 343 to 228 and the second by 346 to 226. Defeat on either motion would have meant the collapse of Craxi’s government. It was the second confidence vote in eight days. Another confidence vote is expected before the austerity measure receives final approval.