Day One – Monday 6th February New Clause 3 This amendment from the Labour frontbench, with the support of Labour backbenchers and the SDLP, proposed that the Prime Minister should have to give Parliament a report on the negotiations at least every two months, while also making arrangements for parliamentary scrutiny of certain confidential documents. Votes in favour: 284 Votes against: 333 Ken Clarke was the only Conservative MP to back this amendment, along with 212 Labour MPs and assorted MPs from the SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru, SDLP and the Green Party. It was opposed by 319 Conservatives, 7 DUP MPs, the 2 UUP MPs, UKIP’s sole MP and 4 Labour rebels (Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart) Defeated by a majority of 49 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = New Clause 4 Another amendment from the Labour frontbench, with the support of Labour backbenchers and the SDLP, proposed that in the Brexit negotiations the Government should statutorily consult, take into account the views of and seek to reach a consensus with the members of a Joint Ministerial Committee comprising government ministers and ministers from the devolved administrations in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. Votes in favour: 276 Votes against: 333 (although only 331 are listed in Hansard) No Conservative MP backed this amendment, which had the support of 203 Labour MPs and assorted MPs from the SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru, SDLP and the Green Party. It was opposed by 319 Conservatives, 7 DUP MPs, the 2 UUP MPs, UKIP’s sole MP and 2 Labour rebels (Ronnie Campbell and Gisela Stuart) Defeated by a majority of 57 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = New Clause 26 This SNP amendment, backed by the SDLP, Greens and a few Labour backbenchers, proposed requiring that a Joint Ministerial Committee on European Negotiation involving ministers from the devolved administrations would have to agree a UK-wide approach to, and objectives for, Brexit negotiations before Article 50 could be triggered. Votes in favour: 62 Votes against: 332 This amendment had the support of SNP MPs and others from Plaid Cymru, SDLP and the Green Party and two Labour MPs (Paul Farrelly and Keith Vaz), although Labour were formally abstaining. It was opposed by 319 Conservatives, 7 DUP MPs, the 2 UUP MPs, UKIP’s sole MP and 3 Labour MPs (Kate Hoey, Rob Marris and Gisela Stuart) Defeated by a majority of 270 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = New Clause 158 This Plaid Cymru amendment, backed by the SNP, SDLP, Greens and the Welsh Lib Dem MP proposed requiring that the Government lay a report before the Welsh Assembly outlining the effect of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on Welsh finances, before triggering Article 50. Votes in favour: 267 Votes against: 330 No Conservative MP backed this amendment, which had the support of 198 Labour MPs and assorted MPs from the SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru, SDLP and the Green Party. It was opposed by 319 Conservatives, 7 DUP MPs, the 2 UUP MPs, UKIP’s sole MP and 1 Labour rebel (Gisela Stuart) Defeated by a majority of 63 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Day Two – Tuesday 7th February New Clause 110 This amendment from the Labour backbenchers, with the support of the SDLP and Nick Clegg, proposed that ministers should have to seek the approval of Parliament of any proposed Withdrawal Agreement before final terms are agreed with the Commission and prior to endorsement by the European Parliament and Council. Votes in favour: 293 Votes against: 326 Seven Conservatives voted with Labour, the SNP and other opposition parties in favour of the amendment. The Tory rebels were: Heidi Allen, Ken Clarke, Bob Neill, Claire Perry, Antoinette Sandbach, Anna Soubry and Andrew Tyrie. 312 Tories voted against the amendment along with 7 DUP MPs and the UKIP MP, but they were joined by 6 Labour rebels voting with the Government, namely Ronnie Campbell, Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart. Several Tory MPs were notable by their absence from the vote altogether, including Helen Grant, Nick Herbert, Ben Howlett, Nicky Morgan and George Osborne. Defeated by a majority of 33 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = New Clause 180 This SNP amendment effectively proposed that failure by Parliament to approve the terms of exit negotiated for the UK by the Government would result in the UK staying in the EU on existing terms. Votes in favour: 88 Votes against: 336 52 SNP MPs (plus two tellers) were joined by ultra-recalcitrant Remainers including 19 Labour MPs, 8 Lib Dems and MPs from the SDLP, Plaid Cymru and Green Party, but not a single Tory rebel (even Ken Clarke). 320 Tories (plus two tellers) defeated the amendment, along with Labour MPs Ronnie Campbell, Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart, 9 Unionist MPs and Douglas Carswell for UKIP. Defeated by a majority of 248 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = New Clause 5 This Labour amendment proposed that the Government should not be able to trigger Article 50 until it has published Treasury impact assessments of trading models with the EU. Votes in favour: 281 Votes against: 337 Again, no Tory rebels joined Labour, the SNP and minor parties in supporting the amendment, but those six Labour MPs, Ronnie Campbell, Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart, joined those backing the Government again. Defeated by a majority of 56 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = New Clause 143 This SNP/SDLP amendment proposed that the Government not be able to trigger Article 50 until it has published an assessment of the financial liability of the UK towards the EU following Brexit and made a statement to the House of Commons on the economic impact of leaving the single market. Votes in favour: 79 Votes against: 333 Only 8 Labour MPs joined the SNP and others in supporting this amendment, again defeated by a coalition of Tories, Unionists, the UKIP MP and four Labour MPs (on this occasion Frank Field, Kate Hollern, Kelvin Hopkins and Gisela Stuart). Defeated by a majority of 254 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Day Three – Wednesday 8th February New Clause 2 This new clause set out a list of statutory objectives that the Government must have regard to whilst carrying out negotiations under Article 50, including maintaining a stable and sustainable economy; preserving peace in Northern Ireland; having trading arrangements with the EU for goods and services that are free of tariff and non-tariff barriers and further regulatory burdens; co-operation with the European Union in education, research and science, environment protection, and preventing and detecting serious and organised crime and terrorist activity; and maintaining all existing social, economic, consumer and workers’ rights. Votes in favour: 291 Votes against: 336 Ken Clarke was the sole Tory rebel; five Labour MPs voted with the Government (Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart). Defeated by a majority of 45 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = New Clause 7 This new clause would force the government to comply with the European Union Code of Conduct on Business Taxation to prevent ‘excessive’ tax competition. Votes in favour: 289 Votes against: 336 No Conservative MP voted for this amendment but Labour MPs Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart all rebelled and voted with the Government. Defeated by a majority of 47 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Amendment 29 This relates to consultation with the government of Gibraltar Votes in favour: 288 Votes against: 338 Defeated by a majority of 50 1 Conservative MP, Ken Clarke, rebelled and voted for this amendment. 6 Labour MPs (Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, John Mann, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart) rebelled and voted against the amendment along with the Government. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Amendment 11 This calls for the Government to publish a report on the effect of EU withdrawal on the national finances Votes in favour: 288 Votes against: 337 No Conservative MP voted for this amendment but Labour MPs Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart all rebelled and voted with the Government. Defeated by a majority of 49 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Amendment 43 Lib Dem amendment to make the PM to publish a report on the process for ratifying the UK’s new relationship with the EU through a second referendum No Conservative MP supported the amendment for a second referendum and only 19 Labour members voted for it: Heidi Alexander, Ben Bradshaw, Lyn Brown, Ann Clwyd, Ann Coffey, Neil Coyle, Geraint Davies, Helen Hayes, Rupa Huq, David Lammy, Fiona Mactaggart, Rachael Maskell, Ian Murray, Andy Slaughter, Owen Smith, Jo Stevens, Stephen Timms, Catherine West and Daniel Zeichner. Six Labour MPs voted with the Government (Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, John Mann, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart). Votes in favour: 33 Votes against: 340 Defeated by a majority of 307 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Amendment 86 This amendment requires the government to regard to the constitutional, institutional and rights provisions of the Belfast Agreement. Votes in favour: 288 Votes against: 327 Ken Clarke was the sole Tory rebel backing the amendment; five Labour MPs voted with the Government (Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart). Defeated by a majority of 39 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Clauses 1 and 2 of the Bill This is a vote affirming the two clauses of the Article 50 bill. Votes in favour: 496 Votes against: 111 42 Labour MPs voted with the SNP and other minor parties against the two clauses that form the entirety of the Bill. Passed by a majority of 385 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = New Clause 57 To protect the residence rights of EU citizens who were lawfully resident in the UK on the date of the referendum. Votes in favour: 290 Votes against: 332 Three Conservative MPs rebelled and voted for this amendment: Ken Clarke, Tania Mathias and Andrew Tyrie; but six Labour MPs voted with the Government (Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, Rob Marris, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart). Defeated by a majority of 42 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = New Clause 192 To keep the UK in the European Atomic Agency Community (Euratom) Votes in favour: 287 Votes against: 336 Ken Clarke was the sole Tory rebel voting with Labour and others here; but five Labour MPs voted with the Government (Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Kelvin Hopkins, Graham Stringer and Gisela Stuart). Defeated by a majority of 49 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Committee stage over – Bill has passed with no amendments = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Third Reading To empower the Prime Minister to trigger Article 50 Votes in favour: 494 Votes against: 122 Click here for full list of how MPs voted. Passed by a majority of 372 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =