Monti spent two hours meeting with the president Thursday evening shortly after being made a senator for life , Italy 's ANSA news agency reported . Italy 's Senate approves the economic reforms by 156 votes in favor , 12 against . The bill will now go to President Giorgio Napolitano for his approval before it can become law. Once the measures are adopted , Berlusconi is expected to step down . Mario Monti is touted as a possible successor .
Italy 's Senate approves the economic reforms by 156 votes in favor , 12 against . The bill will now go to President Giorgio Napolitano for his approval before it can become law. Once the measures are adopted , Berlusconi is expected to step down . Mario Monti is touted as a possible successor .