A prior section 206, act June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 692, related to an offer to a judge or judicial officer to influence him, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Puspan. L. 87–849 and is substantially covered by revised section 201.

Section effective 90 days after Oct. 23, 1962, see section 4 of Puspan. L. 87–849, set out as a note under section 201 of this title.