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House roll call 159 · 90th Congress · Oct 11, 1967

To pass H.R. 7977, postal revenue and federal salary act of 1967, providing various rate increases in postal charges, a 6% increase in salaries of postal employ

On Oct 11, 1967, the House voted 319–89 (HR 7977). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 192–40, Republicans 129–51. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 91 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
319
No
89
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 11, 1967

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 51 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats192 yes · 40 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 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 pass H.R. 7977, postal revenue and…: House Vote, Oct 11, 1967,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/90-H-159/to-pass-h-r-7977-postal-revenue-and-federal (accessed 2026-10-17).

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