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The passing of the veto bill without a creation of new peers
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The passing of the veto bill without a creation of new peers
A most fateful night in the House of Lords. The Peers Dividing on the Question of Insisting or not Insisting on Amendments to the Parliament Bill. Illustration by Samuel Begg
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A Most Fateful Night in the House of Lords: The Passing of the Veto Bill without the Creation of New Peers (1911) This evocative illustration by Samuel Begg captures the tense atmosphere of a pivotal moment in British political history: the passing of the Parliament Act of 1911 in the House of Lords. The image depicts peers deeply engaged in debate, their expressions revealing a range of emotions from intense concentration to resolute determination. At the heart of the controversy was the question of whether the Lords should insist on amendments to the Parliament Bill, which aimed to limit the Lords' power to veto legislation passed by the House of Commons. The Liberal government, led by Prime Minister H.H. Asquith, sought to curb the Lords' influence in the legislative process, leading to a constitutional crisis. The scene unfolds in the ornate, dimly lit chamber of the House of Lords. The Speaker, Lord Randolph Churchill, stands at the rostrum, poised to announce the result of the division. The tension in the room is palpable, as peers lean forward, some in anticipation, others in disbelief. The outcome of the vote would determine the balance of power between the two houses of Parliament and set a precedent for future relations between the executive and legislative branches. Begg's masterful use of chiaroscuro and dramatic composition heightens the sense of drama and importance. The illustration offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the House of Lords during a time of political upheaval and constitutional change.
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