2011: AV Referendum: Q: do you want tea or coffee? A: hmm, tea please. 2026: Representation of the People Bill: Q: can I have Champagne? A: no, you chose tea in 2011 Q: but Champagne wasn't on offer then A: sorry, it's tea Q: but... A: TEA! TEA!! IT'S DEMOCRACY!!! 😡🤬 @makevotesmatter.bsky.social

There was a very strong vote against* these measures in the Commons, both in support of the reasoned amendment, and against the bill itself. (* but seats don't match votes, so it passed 🤷‍♂️👇)

The main business in the Commons today is a General Debate on International Women’s Day. The debate can run until 5pm and there are unlikely to be divisions. See commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/103...

@sarahdykeld.bsky.social @charliemaynard.bsky.social @libdemdaisy.bsky.social @timfarron.bsky.social Here is the proportional recount of the vote tonight on your NC11. As you see, it would have succeeded, if seats matched votes.

2026-03-11: Finance (No. 2) Bill: Third Reading The 289 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,334,745 voters. The 159 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,013,350 voters. No majority = 3,678,605 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-11: Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 6 The 173 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 13,402,990 voters. The 289 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,304,273 voters. Aye majority = 5,098,717 But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-11: Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 5 The 170 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 13,829,810 voters. The 281 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,730,866 voters. Aye majority = 7,098,944 But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-11: Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11 The 173 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,960,077 voters. The 292 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,028,874 voters. Aye majority = 4,931,203 But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-10: Courts and Tribunals Bill: Second Reading The 301 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,151,932 voters. The 201 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,361,426 voters. No majority = 7,209,494 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-10: Courts and Tribunals Bill: Reasoned Amendment to 2nd Reading The 202 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,484,955 voters. The 308 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,318,256 voters. Aye majority = 7,166,699 But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-09: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: to disagree with LA 106 The 295 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,056,111 voters. The 174 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,232,453 voters. No majority = 4,176,342 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-09: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: to disagree with LA 102 The 306 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,796,743 voters. The 159 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,130,993 voters. No majority = 334,250 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-09: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: to disagree with LA 44 The 303 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,629,518 voters. The 107 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,648,465 voters. Aye majority = 1,981,053 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-09: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: to disagree with LA 41 The 307 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,724,560 voters. The 167 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,579,456 voters. No majority = 854,896 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-09: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: to disagree with LA 38 The 300 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,465,721 voters. The 170 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,233,608 voters. No majority = 1,767,887 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-09: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: to disagree with LA 37 The 315 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,219,193 voters. The 103 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,959,101 voters. Aye majority = 3,260,092 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-09: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: to disagree with LA 17 The 303 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,246,196 voters. The 177 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,713,504 voters. No majority = 5,467,308 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-03-09: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: to disagree with LA 16 The 306 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,317,478 voters. The 179 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,850,885 voters. No majority = 5,533,407 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2011: AV Referendum: Q: do you want tea or coffee? A: hmm, tea please. 2026: Representation of the People Bill: Q: can I have Champagne? A: no, you chose tea in 2011 Q: but Champagne wasn't on offer then A: sorry, it's tea Q: but... A: TEA! TEA!! IT'S DEMOCRACY!!! 😡🤬 @makevotesmatter.bsky.social

Note that proportional recount posts are a thread which includes a summary of what the vote is about - for example a "member's explanation", if available. The ALT text provides a more detailed explanation of the recount method/FAQ, as well as quoting the recount figures. For example 👇

2026-03-02: Representation of the People Bill: Reasoned Amendment The 105 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,880,474 voters. The 406 MPs voting 'No' represented 13,117,488 voters. No majority = 4,237,014 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-02-24: Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms The 66 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 3,459,472 voters. The 279 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,776,788 voters. No majority = 3,317,316 See ALT text and 🧵

@houseofcommons.parliament.uk 2026-02-23: Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading The 361 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,965,162 voters. The 84 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,856,744 voters. Aye majority = 6,108,418 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-02-23: Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: New Clause 3 The 71 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,858,639 voters. The 287 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,898,961 voters. No majority = 2,040,322 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-02-23: Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill: New Clause 3 The 75 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,398,116 voters. The 280 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,767,902 voters. No majority = 369,786 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-02-23: Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill: New Clause 2 The 154 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,765,422 voters. The 274 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,590,457 voters. Aye majority = 4,174,965 But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-02-23: Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill: Amendment 1 The 159 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,660,566 voters. The 273 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,566,726 voters. Aye majority = 6,093,840 But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

The Commons is now in recess until 23rd Feb. Of the 428 divisions held so far this session, 220 would have changed result if seats matched votes. That is, ~51% of the time, opposition MPs represented *more* people but the government won anyway. @makevotesmatter.bsky.social

2026-02-11: Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) Report 2026-27 The 277 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,668,960 voters. The 90 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,665,855 voters. Aye majority = 3,105 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-02-11: Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27 The 277 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,668,960 voters. The 140 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,108,866 voters. No majority = 2,439,906 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-02-11: Draft Greenhouse Gas Trading Scheme (Maritime Activities) Order 2026 The 362 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,889,819 voters. The 107 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,913,767 voters. Aye majority = 2,976,052 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-02-04: Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026 The 392 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 13,134,949 voters. The 116 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,402,972 voters. Aye majority = 2,731,977 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-02-03: Universal Credit (Two Child Limit) Bill: 2nd Reading The 453 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 15,092,103 voters. The 104 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,413,018 voters. Aye majority = 6,679,085 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-28: Opposition Day: Youth unemployment The 91 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,319,782 voters. The 283 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,804,037 voters. No majority = 1,484,255 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-28: Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory The 102 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,242,259 voters. The 284 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,925,922 voters. Aye majority = 1,316,337 But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-28: Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026 The 294 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,580,311 voters. The 108 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,914,732 voters. No majority = 1,334,421 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-27: Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1 The 87 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,037,376 voters. The 307 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,461,716 voters. No majority = 2,424,340 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-27: Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2 The 61 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,223,111 voters. The 306 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,463,622 voters. No majority = 3,240,511 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-27: Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9 The 91 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,154,973 voters. The 374 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,853,036 voters. No majority = 5,698,063 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-21: The NI Troubles Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025 The 370 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,252,795 voters. The 103 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,573,079 voters. Aye majority = 3,679,716 See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-21: NI Contributions (Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading The 315 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,326,678 voters. The 193 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,830,152 voters. No majority = 3,503,474 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

@charliemaynard.bsky.social Here's the proportional recount of the vote on your NC5 today. As you see, it would have succeeded if seats matched votes (the MPs supporting you represented more people).

2026-01-21: NI Contributions (Pensions Contributions) Bill: New Clause 5 The 191 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,654,163 voters. The 313 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,508,566 voters. Aye majority = 5,145,597 But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-21: NI Contributions (Pensions Contributions) Bill: Amendment 5 The 189 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,522,781 voters. The 323 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,769,416 voters. Aye majority = 4,753,365 But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-20: Diego Garcia Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6 The 344 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,705,439 voters. The 181 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,965,087 voters. No majority = 3,259,648 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-20: Diego Garcia Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5 The 346 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,752,902 voters. The 183 MPs voting 'No' represented 13,020,317 voters. No majority = 3,267,415 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-20: Diego Garcia Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1 The 343 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,654,799 voters. The 179 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,869,777 voters. No majority = 3,214,978 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

2026-01-20: Sentencing Bill: to disagree with LA 7 The 315 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,556,028 voters. The 125 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,358,726 voters. No majority = 3,802,698 But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵