HC Deb 28 July 1831 vol 5 c466

A ballot took place on the petition, questioning the Dublin Election, to form a Committee to try the merits of that petition, but on the corrected list being brought into the House, it appeared that Mr. White, one of the names contained therein, was not eligible, he having voted at the election in question, which according to the Act of Parliament, disqualified him from being a member of the Committee.

On the suggestion of the Speaker, who stated that this was a case of difficulty for which there was no precedent, it was agreed that there should, in consequence, be a fresh Ballot on the Dublin Election Petition on the following day.

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