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House roll call 394 · 100th Congress · Nov 4, 1987

To pass HR 1212, polygraph tests, a bill to prohibit the use of lie detectors by employers involved in or affecting interstate commerce.

On Nov 4, 1987, the House voted 254–158 (HR 1212). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 210–33, Republicans 47–128. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
254
No
158
Did not vote
23
Date
Nov 4, 1987

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 128 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats210 yes · 33 no · 19 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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