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Debate on Roman Catholics in Great Britain and electoral reform
In a long session the House debated placing English Roman Catholics on the same footing as Irish Catholics, with linkage to reform of the franchise and magistracy. Proponents urged granting Catholic rights to voting and office, while opponents warned of political risk, citing Ireland’s experience and the need to maintain Protestant ascendancy. The discussion touched on the test act, representation, and potential consequences for future governance.
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Hume
J. W Trust
Canarya
Moniay
Rice
Baron , O'Grady
Roman Catholia
Nvegwt
Great Britain
Ireland
Seemming
England
Roman Catholica of
Dungannon
Enis
Perliament Aia
Agal
Thans Kasiens
Forte
Tee
Lstratey
Worcestershire
Robineon
Moring
Homan Catholic
Warwik
Pees
Burke
Burkempenewresshly
Scotland
Catholica
Catholica of
House of Convocation
Reapec
H. Guanzy
Banxxe
Wales
Justice Blackstone
W. Suire
Englorean Catholica
Pabmaary Teeta
Corres
Vienna
Hain
Cestors
Giles
Wernuesece
J. Macintoan
Ord Nuczw
Puiinxong
Baovenam
Dutie
Masgraxer
John Newtont
Beresford
Mears Howe
J. Benwert
Ricanno
Messrs Woorhouse
Weatzan
Brno
Col. Woon
Att Roere