An initial vote appeared to favour continuing in the Northern Union by a majority of one with association football in third, the second vote had a majority in favour of the RFU's offer following a recount but the chairman, A. H. Briggs, used his influence to swing the committee behind association football.
An initial vote favored staying in the Northern Union by a narrow margin, with association football trailing behind. The second vote saw a majority in favor of the RFU's offer after a recount, but the chairman, A. H. Briggs, used his influence to push the committee towards association football.