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House roll call 158 · 90th Congress · Oct 11, 1967

To recommit H.R. 7977, postal revenue and federal salary act of 1967, to the committee on post office and civil service, with instructions to strike 1) the two-

On Oct 11, 1967, the House voted 199–211 (HR 7977). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–167, Republicans 135–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 members voted against their own party.

During the 90th Congress (1967–1968), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
199
No
211
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 11, 1967

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 45 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 167 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 more.

The bill

H.R. 7977: To adjust certain postage rates, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit H.R. 7977, postal revenue and…: House Vote, Oct 11, 1967,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/90-H-158/to-recommit-h-r-7977-postal-revenue-and-federal (accessed 2026-10-17).