To increase funding for the Postal Service for revenue forgone on free and reduced rate mail for certain preferred mailers.

On Jul 11, 1991, the Senate voted 98–0 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2622). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 56–0, Republicans 42–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Amendment Agreed to
Yes: 98
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Jul 11, 1991

By party

Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 2622: Making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1992, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To increase funding for the Postal Service…: Senate Vote, Jul 11, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-124/to-increase-funding-for-the-postal-service-for-revenue (accessed 2026-10-17).