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In an unprecedented move, British lawmakers temporarily took control of the Brexit process from Prime Minister Theresa May Monday night.

The details: Members of the U.K. Parliament defeated the government in a 329 to 302 vote on a cross-party Brexit amendment, giving MPs control Wednesday to vote on a series of alternative measures to May's withdrawal deal with the European Union, which she has failed to pass through the House of Commons.

U.K. lawmakers take control of Brexit process from Theresa May

Lawmakers will now vote on alternatives to May's EU deal.

British Prime Minister Theresa May has temporarily lost control of the Brexit process.

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In an unprecedented move, British lawmakers temporarily took control of the Brexit process from Prime Minister Theresa May Monday night.The details: Members of the U.K. Parliament defeated the government in a 329 to 302 vote on a cross-party Brexit amendment, giving MPs control Wednesday to vote on a series of alternative measures to May&#x27;s withdrawal deal with the European Union, which she has failed to pass through the House of Commons.

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U.K. lawmakers take control of Brexit process from Theresa May

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