Response to Irish Rebellion
Pym argues that Parliament must influence any army sent to Ireland.
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October
Response to Irish Rebellion
Strode joins demands for safeguards over military appointments.
Lord Mayor of London
Gurney enters office as Lord Mayor and supports the royalist interest.
Royalist Lord Mayor
Gurney uses the mayoralty to support royal authority during growing City opposition.
November
Grand Remonstrance Drafting
Pym circulates proposals that develop into the Grand Remonstrance against royal government.
Army for Ireland Debate
Pym demands guarantees that forces raised for Ireland cannot be used against Parliament.
Grand Remonstrance Introduced
Pym formally introduces the lengthy catalogue of grievances against royal government.
Irish Relief Forces Debate
Hampden supports parliamentary oversight of troops intended for Ireland.
Military Appointments Debate
Holles backs parliamentary influence over commanders chosen for the Irish campaign.
Ministerial Responsibility Proposal
Pym argues that the King should appoint counsellors trusted by Parliament.
Demand for Recorded Protest
Palmer seeks a formal protest by members who voted against the Remonstrance.
Grand Remonstrance Division
Lenthall presides over the division decided by eleven votes.
Grand Remonstrance Passed
Pym secures passage of the Grand Remonstrance by 159 votes to 148.
Grand Remonstrance Support
Hampden supports passage of the Remonstrance in the closely divided Commons.
Grand Remonstrance Support
Haselrig backs the document's criticism of royal ministers and church policy.
Grand Remonstrance Support
Holles votes with the parliamentary majority for the Remonstrance.
Grand Remonstrance Support
Strode supports the Remonstrance and its programme of parliamentary safeguards.
Irish Army Control Debate
Pym links the Irish rebellion with Parliament's demand for influence over military command.
Opposition to Grand Remonstrance
Falkland opposes the measure and moves toward constitutional royalism.
Opposition to Grand Remonstrance
Culpeper rejects the Remonstrance despite earlier criticism of royal financial policies.
Opposition to Grand Remonstrance
Hyde opposes the Remonstrance as dangerously divisive and constitutionally excessive.
Protest against Grand Remonstrance
Palmer proposes that opponents of the Grand Remonstrance formally record their protest.
Commitment to Tower
The Commons commits Palmer after his challenge to the Grand Remonstrance proceedings.
Return from Scotland
Charles returns to London as the Grand Remonstrance crisis intensifies.
Return from Scotland
Charles returns to London as the Grand Remonstrance crisis intensifies.
Appointment as Secretary of State
Charles I appoints Nicholas as Secretary of State.
Irish Rebellion Correspondence
Nicholas manages royal communications concerning the uprising and military response.
Puritan Preaching Campaign
Rous promotes further reformation of worship and church discipline.
December
Delivery of Grand Remonstrance
Hopton joins the deputation carrying the Remonstrance to the King.
Grand Remonstrance Presented
A parliamentary deputation formally presents the Grand Remonstrance to Charles.
Grand Remonstrance Presented
A parliamentary deputation formally presents the Grand Remonstrance to Charles.
Grand Remonstrance Received
Charles receives the parliamentary document at Hampton Court.
Grand Remonstrance Received
Charles receives the parliamentary document at Hampton Court.
Militia Bill First Reading
The Commons gives Haselrig's Militia Bill its first reading by 158 votes to 125.
Militia Bill Presented
Haselrig presents a bill placing militia and naval appointments under parliamentary control.
Militia Bill Proceedings
Lenthall presides over the Militia Bill's first Commons reading.
Militia Bill Support
Strode supports the Commons bill challenging exclusive royal command.
Militia Control Proposal
Haselrig proposes parliamentary nomination of militia and naval commanders.
Demand for Irish War Supplies
Charles asks the Lords for resources to protect subjects threatened by the Irish rebellion.
Demand for Irish War Supplies
Charles asks the Lords for resources to protect subjects threatened by the Irish rebellion.
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