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House roll call 390 · 100th Congress · Nov 4, 1987

To amend HR 1212, polygraph tests, to permit use of lie detector tests by companies dealing in controlled drugs in cases involving a current employee who has ha

On Nov 4, 1987, the House voted 313–105 (HR 1212). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 150–95, Republicans 164–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 105 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
313
No
105
Did not vote
22
Date
Nov 4, 1987

By party

  • Republicans164 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats150 yes · 95 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 25 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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