Episode 2 of 4
Commons Debate and Passage
- When
- 1753
- Where
- House of Commons
Tories opposed the bill in the Commons, but Whigs supported it, leading to its passage.
After passing the Lords, the bill faced protest in the House of Commons from Tories who viewed it as an abandonment of Christianity. Whigs persisted in their policy of religious toleration, ensuring the bill was passed and received royal assent.
Sources
- Jewish Naturalisation Act 1753 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-27
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