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Initial Bill Introduction

Name: Initial Bill Introduction
Start: 1644-12-09
Location: Parliament

When: 9 December 1644
Where: Parliament
Part of: Passage of the Self-denying Ordinance

The first Self-denying Bill was introduced to Parliament in December 1644.

The legislative process began when the first Self-denying Bill was put before Parliament on 9 December 1644. It subsequently passed the House of Commons on 19 December, initiating the formal debate on separating political and military roles.

Sources

Self-denying Ordinance Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-27

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