[s2e15] Senate Murders Direct

Padmé leads a movement to reduce military spending and halt clone production, arguing it will force a diplomatic end to the war.

Senator Onaconda Farr dies suddenly after a toast. Suspicion initially falls on political rivals like Mee Deechi (Umbara) and Halle Burtoni (Kamino), who both benefit from increased troop production. [S2E15] Senate Murders

It is revealed that the poison was specifically keyed to Rodian physiology. Since both the victim (Farr) and his assistant, Lolo Purs , are Rodians—but only Farr died—Padmé realizes Lolo faked being poisoned. Padmé leads a movement to reduce military spending

Despite the killer being caught, the bill to stop clone production ultimately fails, illustrating Palpatine’s growing grip on the Senate. It is revealed that the poison was specifically

" Senate Murders " ( Season 2, Episode 15 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars ) is a political thriller that deviates from the typical battlefield action to focus on the intrigue of the Galactic Senate.

Lolo Purs murdered Farr because she believed he was "weak" for involving Rodia in the war and for his previous (though eventually retracted) alliance with the Separatists. Viewing Guide & Lore Context

This episode is actually the conclusion of a political arc that begins in Season 3. For the best narrative flow, IMDb reviewers and Wookieepedia suggest watching in this order: S3E10: "Heroes on Both Sides" S3E11: "Pursuit of Peace" S2E15: "Senate Murders"