MONROVIA, Liberia, Oct. 26 -- Tensions are emerging between Liberia's two legislative chambers, with members of the House of Representatives accusing the Senate of disrespecting the lower chamber by allegedly delaying action on bills forwarded for concurrence.

By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway

The lawmakers raised the concern Thursday during the fourth day of the third quarter of the third session of the 55th Legislature, accusing their Senate counterparts of failing to reciprocate the urgency with which the House considers legislation originating from the upper chamber.

The dispute triggered heated debate on the House floor, with some lawmakers threatening to withhold support for Senate bills until the upper chamber demonstrates greater coope...