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Elected lower house of the Parliament of Great Britain, and later of the United Kingdom.

House of Commons. Elected lower house of the Parliament of Great Britain, and later of the United Kingdom.

10 May 1773

The House of Commons signed into law Tea Act of 1773.

With the Lords and the Crown, as the enacting words say.

2 Aug 1858

The House of Commons signed into law Government of India Act, 1858.

With the Lords and the Queen, as the enacting words say.

15 May 1873

The House of Commons signed into law East India Stock Dividend Redemption Act, 1873.

With the Lords and the Queen, as the enacting words say.

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