HC Deb 27 May 1862 vol 167 c60
MR. SPEAKER

Mr. Henry Berkeley,

MR. H. BERKELEY

Sir, I answer your summons, and rise to ask leave to bring in a Bill to cause the votes of Parliamentary electors to be taken by way of ballot. It strikes me very forcibly that the arguments I have hitherto used are entirely unanswered. I shall, therefore, leave the question in your hands.

LORD FERMOY

seconded the Motion.

Motion made, and Question put, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to cause the Votes of Parliamentary Electors to be taken by way of Ballot.

The House divided:—Ayes 83; Noes 50: Majority 33.

Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. HENRY BERKELEY and Lord FERMOY.