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Lords Protest Against Commons Overstepping Power
A parliamentary fragment argues the House of Lords must challenge the Commons and defend elections. It cites Ashsby and White to claim neither house may create new privileges by votes or declarations. The writers call the Commons’ action a suspending and dispensing power harmful to constitutional liberties.
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Ashsby and White
Lords
House of Commons
Great Britain
Charles I
James II