Beresford's parliamentary work continued alongside ship commands in different parts of the world. He often voted by proxy, which allowed his political role to persist while naval duties kept him away from Westminster. The arrangement gave a serving officer an unusual degree of continuing parliamentary influence. It also deepened the constitutional and professional tension already visible in his public criticism of Admiralty policy.
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Parliamentary influence while serving abroad
Beresford often voted by proxy and maintained political influence while commanding ships overseas, extending the tension between his parliamentary and naval careers.