1852 vote of no confidence against the government of Lord Derby
The 1852 vote of no confidence against the government of the Earl of Derby occurred in December 1852 when the government's budget was vetoed in the House of Commons.
Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in February 1852. During his premiership, the Conservative Party only formed a minority in the House of Commons due to the split of the Peelites. The general election in July did not strengthen the position of the government whose support in the House was weak.
On 3 December 1852, Chancellor of the Exchequer Benjamin Disraeli proposed the Budget for financial year of 1853-54, in which he increased the house tax.[1] It was fiercely attacked by the Whigs and the Peelites. On 16 December 1852, after 4 days of debates, the House voted on the Budget in committee, and the Budget was vetoed by a vote of 286 to 305.[2]
| Yes votes | 286 |
|---|---|
| No votes | 305 |
As a result, the government resigned on next day. Under the leadership of The Earl of Aberdeen, the Whigs and the Peelites formed a coalition and the first majority government since 1846.
References
- ^ "Supply the Budget". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). House of Commons. December 3, 1852.
- ^ "Ways And Means, Financial Statement, Adjourned Debate (Fourth Night)". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). House of Commons. December 16, 1852.
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