Tuesday marked one year since two Democratic State Senators joined forces with the 30 Republicans in the chamber, throwing state government into chaos and gridlock for more than a month.

Democratic conference leader John Sampson marked the anniversary by releasing a video of what he calls the true results of the historic power struggle.

Pedro Espada Jr. and Hiram Monserrate left the Democrats, giving the GOP a 32-to-30 majority.

A week later, Monserrate returned to the Democrats.

"Well of course, we seek to avoid conflict, avoid division. But the fact was that it did happen, progress was made," Espada Jr. said.

Both sides claimed control and at one point even held simultaneous sessions.

The coup ended when Governor David Paterson appointed Richard Ravitch as lieutenant governor, allowing him to cast a tie breaking vote.

Espada Jr. then returned to the Democratic party.

"The issue for us was stopping things that were happening and reform. The issue for them was bringing him back for power," said Senate Minority Leader Dean Skelos.

"There was great expectations of things moving very quickly. As everyone has found out a year later, things take time," said Senate President Pro Tem Malcolm Smith.

Monserrate was expelled from the senate in February following his conviction on charges of misdemeanor assault against his girlfriend.

Espada Jr. is currently under investigation for alleged fraud against a non-profit health clinic in his district.