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House roll call 17 · 96th Congress · Mar 1, 1979

To refer H. RES. 142, a resolution to expel representative charles diggs, JR. (d,mi) from the House Of Representatives, to the committee on standards of officia

On Mar 1, 1979, the House voted 322–77 (HRES 142). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–15, Republicans 81–62. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 77 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
322
No
77
Did not vote
39
Date
Mar 1, 1979

By party

  • Republicans81 yes · 62 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 15 no · 22 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 refer H. RES. 142, a resolution to expel…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-17/to-refer-h-res-142-a-resolution-to-expel (accessed 2026-10-17).