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House roll call 389 · 100th Congress · Nov 4, 1987

To amend HR 1212, polygraph tests, to permit use of lie detector tests on employees or potential employees in the banking and securities industry.

On Nov 4, 1987, the House voted 184–237 (HR 1212). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–208, Republicans 145–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
184
No
237
Did not vote
17
Date
Nov 4, 1987

By party

  • Republicans145 yes · 30 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 208 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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