But in what was described as a surprise move, the House of Commons narrowly rejected the government's favoured proposal and instead backed a cross-party amendment in favor of leaving the building for the duration of the work.
Even so, politicians are unlikely to quit the UNESCO World Heritage Site until 2025, providing full Act of Parliament is agreed by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
A spokesman for the Houses of Parliament said: "The Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Program has been established to tackle the significant work that needs to be done to protect and preserve the heritage of the Palace of Westminster and ensure it can continue to serve as home to the UK Parliament in the 21st century."
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