It was not to be expected that the Tory peers would suffer a phrase which contained the quintessence of Whiggism to pass unchallenged.

A division took place; and it was determined by fifty-three votes to forty-six that the words should stand.
The severe censure passed by the Commons on the administration of James was next considered, and was approved without one dissentient voice.
Some verbal objections were made to the proposition that James had abdicated the government.

It was urged that he might more correctly be said to have deserted it.

This amendment was adopted, it should seem, with scarcely any debate, and without a division.

By this time it was late; and the Lords again adjourned.