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House of Commons Vote
- When
- 15 May 1846
- Where
- House of Commons
- Part of
- Repeal of the Corn Laws
The House of Commons voted to repeal the Corn Laws on 15 May 1846, following years of advocacy and shifting political support.
Charles Pelham Villiers had proposed motions for repeal annually since 1837. Opposition decreased significantly by 1845. Robert Peel, who had previously voted against repeal, changed his stance in 1846 due to the famine, leading to the successful vote in the Commons.
Sources
- Corn Laws Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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