On Tuesday, the D.C. Council approved a resolution that extended the level of decorum required on the dais to all open meetings of the council. In other words, no shenanigans when reporters are present. No shouting, mocking and certainly no swearing.

The resolution was a response to last week’s outburst from At-Large Councilman David Catania in the general direction of Ward 8 Marion Barry. Catania started his tirade with, “F you, Marion,” and proceeded to admonish the former mayor for never doing anything to help United Medical Center, a pet project of Catania’s.