The Lords had rejected the budget the previous November 30, leading to a governmental crisis and reforms in their power.

The Commons passed a measure allowing this, but the Lords rejected the proposal.

The Lords rejected the proposal on one occasion before it was passed.

The Lords, however, rejected the Exclusion Bill by a vote of 63-30.

The Lord has rejected me, he thought.

Social reform might assist such a victory, but it had to be of a kind which the Lords would not reject.

Edward reluctantly agreed if the Lords rejected the budget after two successive general elections.

Our Lord would not reject him because of your acolytes' inhumanity.

This time, the Lords did not reject the bill outright, but began preparing to change its basic character through amendments.

When the Lords rejected the Reform Bill, public violence ensued.