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Debates Over Ballot Bill and Government Confidence
Parliament experiences long sessions with the Ballot Bill facing divisions amid a crowded order book. The Liberal majority swells to 204 after allied votes, while later debates touch on Pacific islanders reform and the Transfer of Land. The week ends with mixed sentiment on Gladstone’s ministry and ongoing political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberation Party
Morgan
Mr. Talbot
West Kent
Forster
Ireland
Walter
Vernon Harcourt
Ayrton
J. R. Fowler
Gilpin
Fowler
Gregory
Lords
Sir Robert
Collier
Mistry
House of Commons
Cross
Mr. Goldney
Roundell Palmer
Gladstone
Watkin Williams
Mr. Denman
Denman
Hardy
Mr. Gladstone