| Date | Change | Text |
|---|---|---|
| 19 July 1854 | Made | 49 Strangers and Divisions That the doors shall be closed so soon after the lapse of two minutes as the Speaker or the Chairman of the Committee of the whole House shall think proper to direct. |
| 07 March 1888 | Amended | 29 Divisions / Doors to be Closed after Lapse of Two Minutes That the Doors shall be closed so soon after the lapse of Two Minutes as the Speaker or the Chairman of the Committee of the whole House shall think proper to direct. |
| 01 December 1902 | Amended | 29 Divisions / Time for closing doors The doors shall be closed so soon after the lapse of two minutes as the speaker or the chairman of the committee of the whole house shall think proper to direct. |
| 12 December 1906 | Repealed | 29 Divisions / Time for closing doors Article repealed |