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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

From Voteview roll call records.