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Recounting UK House of Commons divisions in proportion to the GE24 popular vote. See FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7

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Proportional Commons @propvoting.bsky.social · Aug 15
This chart is a summary of proportional recounts of votes in the House of Commons, since 2016.

Each bar shows one session, started by a King or Queen's speech. The height of the bar indicates the percentage of votes on legislation that went the wrong way in that session, because of FPTP distortion.
This chart is a summary of proportional recounts of votes in the House of Commons, since 2016. Each bar shows one session, started by a King or Queen's speech. The height of the bar indicates the percentage of votes on legislation that went the wrong way in that session, because of First Past the Post (FPTP) distortion. On average, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match popular votes with FPTP. Recounts are calculated in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. See @propvoting.bsky.social for analysis of each vote. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
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Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social‬'s call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes

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December 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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The Commons is now in Christmas recess until 5th January.

Of the 395 divisions held so far this session, 198 would have changed result if seats matched votes. That is, ~50% of the time, opposition MPs represented *more* people but the government won anyway.

@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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The Commons is now in Christmas recess until 5th January.

Of the 395 divisions held so far this session, 198 would have changed result if seats matched votes. That is, ~50% of the time, opposition MPs represented *more* people but the government won anyway.

@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Today is the last sitting day before Christmas recess. The main business is a general debate on matters to be raised before recess.

The debate can continue until 5pm and there are unlikely to be divisions.

See commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/100...
Order Paper for 18 December 2025
commonsbusiness.parliament.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Recent Commons bills that should have failed (Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people).
December 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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2025-12-17: NI Contributions (Employer Pensions Contribs) Bill: 2nd Reading

The 308 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,163,930 voters.
The 164 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,077,461 voters.

No majority = 2,913,531

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-17: NI Contributions (Employer Pensions Contribs) Bill: 2nd Reading The 308 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,163,930 voters. The 164 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,077,461 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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It starts with a resolution...and ends with fair votes.

We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄

📢 Share to make the call even louder!

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December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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The main business in the Commons today is the 2nd reading of the National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill.

The debate can continue until 7pm, and there may be divisions.

See commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/100...
Order Paper for 17 December 2025
commonsbusiness.parliament.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
propvoting.bsky.social
Recent Commons bills that should have failed
(Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people):
Recent Commons bills that should have failed (Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people):
December 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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2025-12-16: Finance (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading

The 334 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,060,738 voters.
The 194 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,515,279 voters.

No majority = 6,454,541

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-16: Finance (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading The 334 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,060,738 voters. The 194 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,515,279 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-16: Finance (No. 2) Bill: Reasoned Amendment to 2nd Reading

The 117 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,493,393 voters.
The 338 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,155,662 voters.

Aye majority = 2,337,731

But result was No because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-16: Finance (No. 2) Bill: Reasoned Amendment to 2nd Reading The 117 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,493,393 voters. The 338 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,155,662 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-15: Employment Rights Bill: to disagree with the Lords LA120N and LA120P to S

The 309 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,750,884 voters.
The 96 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,251,893 voters.

Aye majority = 2,498,991

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-15: Employment Rights Bill: to disagree with the Lords LA120N and LA120P to S The 309 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,750,884 voters. The 96 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,251,893 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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2025-12-10: Opposition day: Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer

The 90 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,212,551 voters.
The 295 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,135,225 voters.

No majority = 1,922,674

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-10: Opposition day: Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer The 90 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,212,551 voters. The 295 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,135,225 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-10: Government Amendment to debate on seasonal work

The 318 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,707,949 voters.
The 98 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,592,817 voters.

Aye majority = 2,115,132

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-10: Government Amendment to debate on seasonal work The 318 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,707,949 voters. The 98 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,592,817 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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2025-12-10: Opposition day: Seasonal work

The 98 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,592,817 voters.
The 324 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,670,965 voters.

No majority = 4,078,148

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-10: Opposition day: Seasonal work The 98 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,592,817 voters. The 324 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,670,965 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-09: Railways Bill: Second Reading

The 327 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,845,885 voters.
The 171 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,138,549 voters.

Aye majority = 1,707,336

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-09: Railways Bill: Second Reading The 327 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,845,885 voters. The 171 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,138,549 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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2025-12-09: Railways Bill: Opposition Reasoned Amendment

The 166 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,901,979 voters.
The 332 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,493,643 voters.

No majority = 591,664

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-09: Railways Bill: Opposition Reasoned Amendment The 166 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,901,979 voters. The 332 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,493,643 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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@alpinkerton.bsky.social
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk

Here is the proportional recount of your 10min rule vote today. As you see, the MPs opposing the motion represented more people. If seats matched votes, it would probably have been defeated.
propvoting.bsky.social Proportional Commons @propvoting.bsky.social · 19d
2025-12-09: UK-EU customs union (duty to negotiate): 10min Rule Motion

The 100 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,111,600 voters.
The 100 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,745,327 voters.

No majority = 2,633,727

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-09: UK-EU customs union (duty to negotiate): 10min Rule Motion The 100 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,111,600 voters. The 100 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,745,327 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-09: UK-EU customs union (duty to negotiate): 10min Rule Motion

The 100 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,111,600 voters.
The 100 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,745,327 voters.

No majority = 2,633,727

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-09: UK-EU customs union (duty to negotiate): 10min Rule Motion The 100 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,111,600 voters. The 100 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,745,327 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-08: Employment Rights Bill: not to insist on Amendment 62C and to propose Gov (a) in lieu of LA62

The 316 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,419,546 voters.
The 158 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,432,593 voters.

Aye majority = 986,953

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-08: Employment Rights Bill: not to insist on Amendment 62C and to propose Gov (a) in lieu of LA62 The 316 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,419,546 voters. The 158 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,432,593 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-08: Employment Rights Bill: disagree with LA72D to LA72H and to propose (a) and (b) in lieu of LA72D to LA72H

The 322 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,615,752 voters.
The 161 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,607,601 voters.

Aye majority = 1,008,151

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-08: Employment Rights Bill: disagree with LA72D to LA72H and to propose (a) and (b) in lieu of LA72D to LA72H The 322 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,615,752 voters. The 161 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,607,601 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-08: Employment Rights Bill: propose amendment (a) and (b) in lieu of LA48B

The 386 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 13,058,462 voters.
The 98 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,520,524 voters.

Aye majority = 7,537,938

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-08: Employment Rights Bill: propose amendment (a) and (b) in lieu of LA48B The 386 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 13,058,462 voters. The 98 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,520,524 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-08: Employment Rights Bill: disagreement to LA23 and LA106 to LA120, and (a) to (f) in lieu

The 296 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,097,927 voters.
The 95 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,354,399 voters.

Aye majority = 1,743,528

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-08: Employment Rights Bill: disagreement to LA23 and LA106 to LA120, and (a) to (f) in lieu The 296 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,097,927 voters. The 95 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,354,399 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-08: Employment Rights Bill: propose amendments (a) and (b) in lieu of LA 1B

The 324 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,743,942 voters.
The 96 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,419,243 voters.

Aye majority = 4,324,699

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-08: Employment Rights Bill: propose amendments (a) and (b) in lieu of LA 1B The 324 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,743,942 voters. The 96 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,419,243 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-03: Pension Schemes Bill: Amendment 15

The 153 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,419,662 voters.
The 301 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,286,657 voters.

Aye majority = 4,133,005

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-03: Pension Schemes Bill: Amendment 15 The 153 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,419,662 voters. The 301 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,286,657 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM