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House roll call 16 · 96th Congress · Mar 1, 1979

To allow portions of the transcript of the trial of representative charles diggs, JR. To be read during floor debate. (motion passed)

On Mar 1, 1979, the House voted 353–53. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–53, Republicans 150–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 53 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
353
No
53
Did not vote
33
Date
Mar 1, 1979

By party

  • Republicans150 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats204 yes · 53 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To allow portions of the transcript of the…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-16/to-allow-portions-of-the-transcript-of-the-trial (accessed 2026-10-17).