Today in Bajan History| May 1st 1847 Debate Over a Vacant Seat in the House of Assembly

May 01, 2026 00:03:34
Today in Bajan History| May 1st 1847 Debate Over a Vacant Seat in the House of Assembly
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Today in Bajan History| May 1st 1847 Debate Over a Vacant Seat in the House of Assembly

May 01 2026 | 00:03:34

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The Barbadian reported on a heated debate in the House of Assembly over whether John Innes, representative for St. Michael, had forfeited his seat after being absent from the island for more than 40 days without leave, in breach of the 1845 Franchise Act. Samuel Jackman Prescod, the first non-white elected member of the House, moved for a writ to replace Innes, arguing the law was clear.

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