Madrid, Mar 2 (EFE).- Spain's Parliament soundly rejected Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez's bid to become prime minister, voting 219-130 Wednesday against his candidacy. br br Sanchez failed to garner support from any party outside the Socialists' pact with the pro-market Ciudadanos, leaving him far short of an absolute majority of 176 votes. br br br br VIDEO COURTESY OF SPANISH PARLIAMENT.