He became a conformist by taking his dissent and resuming his seat in the Rump Parliament, although he played no part in the trial and execution of Charles I. From that point on he played an active role in the work of committees, his moderating influence reflected in government policies.
He became a conformist by suppressing his dissent and resuming his seat in the Rump Parliament, although he was not involved in Charles I’s trial and execution. Afterward, he engaged actively in committee work, where his balanced approach affected governmental policies.