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House roll call 398 · 92nd Congress · Apr 27, 1972

To amend H.R. 12202, a bill to increase the contribution of the federal government to the costs of health benefits, by including postal service employees in the

On Apr 27, 1972, the House voted 197–148 (HR 12202). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 155–36, Republicans 44–112. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
197
No
148
Did not vote
96
Date
Apr 27, 1972

By party

  • Democrats155 yes · 36 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Republicans44 yes · 112 no · 29 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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