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Senate roll call 462 · 100th Congress · Mar 3, 1988

To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on S 1904, polygraph protection act, a bill to restrict use of lie detector tests on employees and job applicants.

On Mar 3, 1988, the Senate voted 77–19 (S 1904). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 26–19. 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

77

No

19

Did not vote

5

Date

Mar 3, 1988

From Voteview roll call records.