Commons topic digest
Benefits in the Commons: Q1 2026
Ayes and Noes · compiled from official UK Parliament data
Covers January–March 2026 2 min read
In Q1 2026, the House of Commons held 3 recorded divisions tagged Benefits, with 2 passed and 1 rejected. MPs cast 1,336 recorded votes on these divisions. 2 votes were cast against an MP's own party majority.
3
Divisions
2
Passed
1
Rejected
1,336
Votes cast
Notable divisions
Closest result — rejected by 183 votes
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
23 Feb 2026 · Ayes 73 / Noes 256
Largest rebellion — 2 MPs voted against their party majority
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
3 Feb 2026 · Ayes 458 / Noes 104
Rebellions
2 votes were cast against an MP's own party majority on this topic in Q1 2026.
Largest rebellion — 2 MPs voted against their party majority
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
3 Feb 2026
Most active MPs
By recorded votes cast on this topic in Q1 2026 (a participation measure, not a judgement of effectiveness). Party shown as at the time.