The House of Lords, the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, took a landmark step by voting to end the voting rights of the majority of hereditary peers. In a decisive move that marked a significant push for reform, the House passed a bill that effectively limited the voting rights to only 92 hereditary peers, while the majority of the hereditary seats were to be vacated. This reform was part of a broader effort to modernize the House of Lords and respond to public criticism regarding the effectiveness and legitimacy of a chamber filled with life peers and hereditary members. The decision to reform came amidst changing societal values that increasingly questioned the relevance of inherited titles and peerages in contemporary governance. The reform was facilitated by the Labour government, led by then-Prime Minister Tony Blair, who campaigned on a platform that included overhauling the House of Lords. The debates leading up to the vote highlighted significant divisions between traditionalist members of the House and reform-minded politicians, reflecting the tension between heritage and progress in British politics. This shift was seen as a turning point toward a more democratic structure, paving the way for further reforms in the years to come.