UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2591
House of Lords (Removal of Bishops) Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill would remove the 26 Church of England bishops who currently have automatic seats in the House of Lords (Parliament's upper chamber). It would end a tradition dating back centuries where senior church leaders play a formal role in UK lawmaking.
Presented by Lord Taverne.
PrivateLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Lords
- 1st reading28 Jan 2020
- 2nd reading