Brougham entered the British House of Commons in 1826, having been elected for Tregony.[4] He represented the constituency until 1830 and sat then for Downton in the following year.[4] In 1831, he was returned for Winchelsea.[4] After a year the constituency was abolished and Brougham stood successfully for Kendal, which had been established by the Reform Act 1832.[4] In the same year his brother Henry made him Registrar of Affidavits as well as Clerk of Letters Patent.[2] Both offices were provided with a high salary and were executed by deputies.[2] Brougham died in the next year at Brougham Hall, unmarried and childless, aged 53.[1] His burial took place in Skelton, Cumbria and was only attended by his brothers.[5]
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