Procedure: overture

Overture regarding voting by billets to the election of councillors and officers of state

The which day the paper exhibited by the barons regarding the election of councillors and officers of state by billets and schedules being read in audience of his majesty and estates of parliament, it was voted whether the same should be taken to consideration as an order of the house of parliament or rejected. It was concluded by plurality of voices that the same should be taken to consideration.