§ MR. WRIGHTSON moved for leave to bring in a Bill to alter and amend the Act of the sixth year of Queen Anne, c. 7, so far as relates to the vacating of seats in Parliament on the acceptance of office.
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Motion made and Question put,—
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to alter and amend the Act of the sixth year of Queen Anne, chapter seven, so for is relates to the vacating of Scats in Parliament on the acceptance of office.
§ The House divided: Ayes 91; Noes 108: Majority 17.