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Divisions
Selected letter
D
Divisions are used for counting those in favour or against a motion when there is a vote in the House of Commons or the House of Lords. The House literally divides, with members choosing to file through one of two lobbies on either side of the Chamber where they are counted and their names recorded.
- About Parliament: Divisions
- Research briefing: Divisions in the House of Commons
- Research briefing: Number of Commons Divisions
- Related glossary term: Aye and No Lobbies
- Related glossary term: Tellers