Mr William Wilberforce
August 24, 1759 - July 29, 1833Summary information for Mr William Wilberforce
Contributions
1805
2 speeches — SLAVE TRADE. Commons February 15, 1805
2 speeches — SLAVE TRADE. Commons February 28, 1805
CENSURE OF LORD MELVILLE. Commons April 8, 1805
Lord Archibald Hamilton rose, amidst loud cries for the question. He said he would not detain the house a moment. No member for Scotland had yet delivered their sentiments on the question, and he only meant to state that there was at least one representative of that country who would vote for the original motion. The house then divided:—
For Mr. Whitbread's Motion 216 For the Previous Question 216 The numbers being thus equal the SPEAKER gave his casting vote in favour of Mr. Whitbread's Motion, thereby making a Majority of
Commons
April 8, 1805
PROCEEDINGS RESPECTING LORD MELVILLE AND MR. TROTTER. Commons April 29, 1805
3 speeches — VOTE OF THANKS TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF NAVAL ENQUIRY. Commons May 2, 1805
2 speeches — STATE OF THE NAVY. Commons May 10, 1805
2 speeches — PETITION OF MR. TODD JONES. Commons July 8, 1805
PROCEEDINGS RESPECTING LORD MELVILLE AND MR. TROTTER. Commons October 10, 1805
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