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  Several orders of the Commons assembled in Parliament viz. I. For receiving complaints against such members, their clerks or servants, as have received any bribes. II. That the members absent, forthwith attend the service of the House. III. That no person that hath been actual against the Parliament, or acted by the Commission of Array, shall presume to sit in the House.
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  1647
  

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  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  The committee appointed to receive complaints of bribery of members is revived, and is to sit to-morrow at 2 p.m. in the Star Chamber. They have power to inquire into any allegation of bribery or reward -- Cf. Steele. Order ...
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