The House of Lords rejected it, and as it did not receive Royal Assent, Charles asked at the start of his trial on 20 January in Westminster Hall, "I would know by what power I am called hither.
Ülemkoda lükkas selle taga ja kuna see ei saanudki ka kuninglikku kinnitust, küsis Charles oma kohtuistungi alguses 20. jaanuaril Westminster Hallis "Ma tahaksin teada, milline võim mind siia tõi.