During these times, the House of Commons (for a large part) was responsible for allowing heirs of deceased folks to make claims against estates, and settle disputes. When a session was done, a notice was created listing all the things that were accomplished in that sitting. This one is "Votes of the House of Commons" from February 1696. The paper is made with heavy rag content, which allows it to survive all these years. The older paper actually survives better than the newer Victorian paper because of the rag content, and lack of acid used in making the paper. Like most documents from this era, most of the "S" have been changed to "F", which makes it a bit disconcerting to read. You do get used to it, but I find myself have to read it aloud.
Other than estates, funding church restorations, and other fairly mundane activities, the House of Commons voted to study the "African Trade" with the idea of regulating it. That's the only mention; nothing really too interesting.
There really is quite a bit of genealogical information in this document (4 pages) where it states who was who at the time. For instance, who was Lord of various estates at that time. P. Foley was Speaker of the House at that time. Many of the items voted on were ordered to a second vote (I think several votes had to be done before something was approved?).