Some notable acts he introduced or helped pass include the Railway Bill, which made it illegal to charge third-class passengers more than a penny per mile. This bill also stated that trains had to stop at every stop and run no less than 12 miles per hour. Another important act was the Education Act, which established school boards in Britain. He also introduced the Ballot Act, which made voting private. This influenced our vote today. The Corrupt Practices Act, which limited the amount of money used by someone running for office, is another law Gladstone passed. William Gladstone was an influential political leader. In his 62 years as a cabinet member, he set standards that influenced many future politicians, such as Margaret Thatcher. Some reforms he made are still in effect today. After a full life and long career, he died at the age of 88. He died of cancer on 19 May 1898. He is buried in Westminster