Ministers are considering how to respond to MPs' decision to reject a European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling that a blanket ban on prisoners voting in the UK is unlawful.
MPs voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to keep the existing ban in place, adding to pressure on ministers on the issue.
A European body has urged the UK to ignore the Commons vote, saying it was "deeply disappointed" by it.
Ministers say they will do the "minimum to comply" with the ECHR ruling.
Cabinet Office officials said they are "considering their next steps" after MPs backed a cross-party motion opposing the Strasbourg court's ruling and urging the final decision on which prisoners should have the right to vote to reside with Parliament.
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