HC Deb 18 May 1870 vol 201 c893

Order for Second Reading read.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."—(Mr. Raikes.)

MR. JACOB BRIGHT

moved that it be read a second time upon this day six months.

Amendment proposed, to leave out, the word "now," and at the end of the Question to add the words "upon this day six months."—(Mr. Jacob Bright.)

Question put, "That the word 'now', stand part of the Question."

The House divided:—Ayes 46; Noes 208: Majority, 162.

Words added.

Main Question, as amended, put, and agreed to.

Bill put off for six months.