when the election was held in the lateran palace on 22 september 530 following the death of felix, a majority of the electors voted for dioscorus; richards concludes at least 60 of the roman priests supported dioscurus, based on their subsequent act of submission. boniface's supporters retreated to the basilica julia, where they elected boniface. dioscurus was later recognized as pope by the east. although his prospects for his consecration looked dark, the dispute was resolved when dioscorus died three weeks later. the pro-byzantine faction was left leaderless; felix's wishes were acceded to with his chosen candidate becoming boniface ii.