In his speech to the Senate, Palpatine announced that, according to the wishes of his king Bon Tapalo and his constituents on Naboo, he would be abstaining from the vote. The vote was later passed, giving the Trade Federation greater voting power and influence in the Senate. Palpatine's abstention earned him the animosity of Senator Pax Teem of the Gran Protectorate who had been hoping that the new young Senator would be in a mood to vote his way. This played an essential part in Palpatine's kidnapping by Santhe Security agents hired by Teem.