October 1679 English general election

The October 1679 English general election again returned a majority of members in favour of Exclusion. Consequently, this parliament was known as the Exclusion Bill Parliament. It did not assemble until 21 October 1680, and was dissolved three months later on 18 January 1681.

October 1679 English general election
October 1679
  First party Second party
 
Party Opposition Court
Seats won 310 220

References
  • Henning, Basil, ed. (1983), The House of Commons, 1660–1690, The History of Parliament, Secker & Warburg
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