But there's little sign the issue that sparked this violence is getting resolved.

The opposition, led by the Kuomintang, has proposed five laws that would expand the legislature's powers.

One's already passed its second of three readings.

It would require the president to take questions from lawmakers after a regular state-of-the-nation address.

From here, things get more controversial, though.

The Kuomintang also wants to give the legislature the power of investigation and to summon people to testify.

It also wants to subject cabinet officials to fines or jail time if they lie or withhold information during questioning.

It wants lawmakers to have more power over approving government appointees.

And it wants an open record of votes for legislative speaker.

These changes are meant to give the legislature more power to oversee the executive branch.

But even within the chamber itself, there's deep division along party lines.

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party has just won its third consecutive term in the presidential office.

It doesn't want to dilute its own power, especially as it only holds a legislative minority.

Office chair barricades and protest signs scattered across the chamber floor show that the calm may just be a lull in a long battle.

Klein Long and John Van Triest for Taiwan Plus.