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House roll call 391 · 100th Congress · Nov 4, 1987

To amend HR 1212, polygraph tests, to permit use of lie detector tests if the test was administered in connection with any ongoing criminal investigation.

On Nov 4, 1987, the House voted 197–220 (HR 1212). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–198, Republicans 150–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
197
No
220
Did not vote
23
Date
Nov 4, 1987

By party

  • Republicans150 yes · 22 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 198 no · 16 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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