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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

From Voteview roll call records.