The bill goes to its third and final reading in the Commons later today 8 Feb
The bill empowers the UK govt to begin the formal process of leaving the EU and will reach its final stages in the House of Commons later.MPs will debate further amendments to the Brexit bill - allowing Article 50 to be triggered - for up to seven hours before a final vote due at 20:00 GMT
Last night (Tues) MPs rejected a bid by opposition Labour MP Chris Leslie to force the govt to consult Parliament on the deal struck with the EU before it is finalised and came after ministers pledged that a "meaningful" vote would be offered.
The 326 to 293 vote meant the bill remained unchanged but 7 Conservatives rebelled, while 6 Labour MPs voted with the govt.
Several other attempts to amend the legislation - which if passed will authorise the prime minister to formally begin Brexit negotiations under Article 50 - were also rejected during more than seven hours of debate.
Once the bill passes the Commons, it will be debated in the House of Lords after it returns from recess on 20 February.
The BBC has more here.
