The repeal bill was introduced to the House in July and began its second reading last Thursday (7th September).
The bill was passed by 326 votes to 290 and repeals the European Communities Act 1972.
Following the vote, Steve Baker, minister for exiting the EU, said: "Tonight we have taken yet another major step in our work to prepare the UK for our smooth withdrawal from the European Union.
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“The House of Commons has rightly backed this crucial piece of legislation, giving its support to an orderly exit and helping to provide certainty to businesses, organisations and individuals up and down the country.
“We have had two days of informed and vibrant debate and as the bill proceeds through parliament, we will look with the utmost seriousness at the amendments that are tabled.
“It is essential that we work together to deliver a bill that ensures a functioning legal system outside the EU.”
The bill will now move to the committee stage in the coming weeks.
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