Forty were adopted; on two only Bismarck informed the Parliament that their proposals could not be accepted.

One of these was the arrangements for the army Budget; so soon did a fresh conflict on this matter threaten.

A compromise was agreed upon; in consideration of the immediate danger (it was just the time when a war with France regarding Luxemburg appeared imminent), the House voted the money required for the army for the next four years; in 1871 a new arrangement would have to be made, but for this time the Government was able to maintain the army at the strength which they wished for.

The other matter was of less immediate importance: the majority of the House had voted that members of the Parliament should receive payment for their services.

Bismarck had spoken strongly against this; now he made it a question of confidence, and warned them that the Governments would not accept it.