On 17 March 1648, he was renominated chief commissioner of the great seal together with another lord and two commoners, but took no part in the trial or death of the king. He remained in office until the commons voted the abolition of the House of Lords on 6 February 1649, and two days after placed the seal in other hands.
On 17 March 1648, he was reappointed chief commissioner of the great seal alongside another nobleman and two commoners, but did not participate in the trial or execution of the king. He continued to hold office until the House of Commons voted to abolish the House of Lords on 6 February 1649, and subsequently transferred the seal to someone else.