But the independent parliament was short-lived against Grattan's opposition, and through bribery and corruption, it voted to dissolve itself in 1800.
The parliament was around for 100 years prior. 
mnli hypothesis: The parliament was around for 100 years prior.  premise: But the independent parliament was short-lived against Grattan's opposition, and through bribery and corruption, it voted to dissolve itself in 1800.