The parliament, they were resolved, should share with them the reproach of a measure which was thought requisite for the advancement of their common ends of safety and ambition.

In the house of commons, therefore, a committee was appointed to bring in a charge against the king.

On their report a vote passed, declaring it treason in a king to levy war against his parliament, and appointing a high court of justice to try Charles for this new-invented treason.

This vote was sent up to the house of peers.
* Rush.

vol.viii.p.