And Mr Clegg's former director of strategy, RichardReeves, suggested before the conference that the event would revolve around whether the party would rally round Mr Clegg's leadership or not.
Speaking to the Independent newspaper, RichardReeves - who stood down as the Lib Dems' director of strategy on Thursday to work in America - said Tuesday's vote was a "critical moment" for Lords reform and "a once-in-a-generation chance" to secure it.