but rodino understood he couldn't get every republican. what he needed was a broad group of republicans and the southern democrats and so they shaped the articles of impeachment. one was narrowly based, kind of focused on what would be -- almost an indictment. the obstruction of justice. it didn't include the illegal wire tapping. it didn't include the break into the psychiatrist's office. it didn't include the enemy's list. so that was a separate article of impeachment which actually got more republican votes, based on the criminal code. and then the rule of law and the abuse of power, and that included the wire tapping and the misuse of government agencies. which of course was very serious and wire tapping, the enemy's least those. i haven't reread those articles lately so i can't tell you the nuances of them. >> tell us about the day of the vote. >> well, before the vote, the important thing is that the proceedings were televised. the final hearing of the committee where the vote was taken was televised. that was a big debate within the

and ultimately rodino gave in. i don't know whether it was put to committee vote but there were enough votes to allow the proceedings to be televised. and i think that was really critical because public could see how most of the members were being really sincere in their views and that there was evidence and the process was a fair process. the vote on the first articles of impeachment took place in the evening. after lengthy debate. each one of us, the proceeding was such that each one of us got to make an opening statement. and, of course, barbara jordan made a very electric one going back to the origins of the constitution and the fact that she wasn't allowed to be in the constitution. well, none of the woman could be in the constitution. not only blacks, but women were included. in terms of at least the right to vote. but the vote itself took place in, you know, just as all the votes in the committee took place. the roll is read and the vote is read. and the chairman votes last. and when it came to me, i remembe