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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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There were nine divisions in the debate, all except one of which would have changed result, if seats matched votes.
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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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
November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0328/240328.pdf#amnd_HoL1056
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 40

The 243 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,845,243 voters.
The 130 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,968,131 voters.

No majority = 5,122,888

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
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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. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 40 The 243 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,845,243 voters. The 130 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,968,131 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
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0328/240328.pdf#amnd_HoL1054
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 39

The 240 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,747,132 voters.
The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,872,218 voters.

No majority = 5,125,086

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
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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. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 39 The 240 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,747,132 voters. The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,872,218 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
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0328/240328.pdf#amnd_HoL1053
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 38

The 251 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,008,073 voters.
The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,863,336 voters.

No majority = 4,855,263

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. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 38 The 251 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,008,073 voters. The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,863,336 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
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0328/240328.pdf#amnd_HoL1060
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 37

The 252 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,031,794 voters.
The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,796,711 voters.

No majority = 4,764,917

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. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 37 The 252 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,031,794 voters. The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,796,711 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
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0328/240328.pdf#amnd_HoL1051
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: to disagree with LA 33

The 254 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,079,238 voters.
The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,823,358 voters.

No majority = 4,744,120

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. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: to disagree with LA 33 The 254 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,079,238 voters. The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,823,358 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
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0328/240328.pdf#amnd_HoL1050
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 32

The 266 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,272,721 voters.
The 76 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,440,692 voters.

Aye majority = 832,029

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. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 32 The 266 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,272,721 voters. The 76 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,440,692 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
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0328/240328.pdf#amnd_HoL1032
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 3

The 253 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,055,516 voters.
The 126 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,548,215 voters.

No majority = 5,492,699

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. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 3 The 253 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,055,516 voters. The 126 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,548,215 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
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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The government amendment would leave out the following sub-clauses from the Lords amendment:
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0328/240328.pdf#amnd_HoL961
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Government amdt(a) to LA 2

The 253 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,975,027 voters.
The 121 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,892,331 voters.

No majority = 917,304

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. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Government amdt(a) to LA 2 The 253 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,975,027 voters. The 121 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,892,331 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
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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LA1 reads, "Clause 2, page 3, line 33, leave out subsection (3)"
https://bills.parliament.uk/publications/63339/documents/7276#sec_2
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: to disagree with LA 1

The 252 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,031,794 voters.
The 134 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,177,577 voters.

No majority = 5,145,783

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. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: to disagree with LA 1 The 252 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,031,794 voters. The 134 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,177,577 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
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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There were two divisions in the debates, neither of which would have changed result, if seats matched votes:
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. 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 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. 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
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/98928/Html?subType=Standard#_idTextAnchor006
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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2025-11-12: Opposition Day: Energy: original words stand part

The 96 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,512,869 voters.
The 332 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,009,343 voters.

No majority = 4,496,474

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. 2025-11-12: Opposition Day: Energy: original words stand part The 96 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,512,869 voters. The 332 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,009,343 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
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/98928/Html?subType=Standard#_idTextAnchor005
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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2025-11-12: Opposition day: Taxes

The 99 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,707,000 voters.
The 313 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,279,865 voters.

No majority = 3,572,865

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. 2025-11-12: Opposition day: Taxes The 99 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,707,000 voters. The 313 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,279,865 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
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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There was one division. The result would not have changed, if seats matched votes:
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. 2025-11-05: Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill: disagree with LA 43 The 267 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,406,365 voters. The 80 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,615,519 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
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM