Parliament of James II
| No. | Summoned | Elected | Assembled | Dissolved | Sessions | Speaker | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 February 1685 | 1685 | 19 May 1685 | 2 July 1687 | 1 | John Trevor | Loyal Parliament |
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