The month in Parliament

March 2025

In March 2025 the House of Commons divided 57 times: 30 votes passed and 27 were rejected. The busiest topic was economy & tax, with 26 divisions. The closest result was decided by 46 votes. MPs tabled 169 early day motions.

Commons divisions

57

30 passed · 27 rejected

Early day motions

169

tabled by MPs this month

Busiest topic

Economy & tax

26 divisions

Biggest rebellion

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Report Stage: New Clause 34

18 March 2025 · 8 members voted against their party's majority position.

Closest vote

Motion to sit in private

28 March 2025 · 0 to 44, a margin of 46.

At Holyrood

The Scottish Parliament recorded 26 divisions in March 2025: 14 carried and 12 defeated. See the latest Holyrood votes.

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The rebellion, margin and topic figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.