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House roll call 388 · 100th Congress · Nov 4, 1987

To amend HR 1212, polygraph tests, to permit use of lie detector tests by employers in the business of providing security services.

On Nov 4, 1987, the House voted 210–209 (HR 1212). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–188, Republicans 153–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
210
No
209
Did not vote
19
Date
Nov 4, 1987

By party

  • Republicans153 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 188 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

The bill

H.R. 1212: A bill to prevent the denial of employment opportunities by prohibiting the use of lie detectors by employers involved in or affecting interstate commerce.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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