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Senate roll call 453 · 100th Congress · Mar 1, 1988

To begin consideration of S 1904, polygraph protection law, a bill to restrict the use of lie detectors by employers on most employees and job applicants.

On Mar 1, 1988, the Senate voted 74–19 (S 1904). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 24–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
74
No
19
Did not vote
8
Date
Mar 1, 1988

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 19 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To begin consideration of S 1904, polygraph…: Senate Vote, Mar 1, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-453/to-begin-consideration-of-s-1904-polygraph-protection-law (accessed 2026-10-17).

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