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House roll call 393 · 100th Congress · Nov 4, 1987

To amend in the nature of a substitute HR 1212, polygraph tests, to provide strict guidelines for the use of voluntary lie detector tests and provide specific r

On Nov 4, 1987, the House voted 169–242 (HR 1212). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–203, Republicans 131–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 84 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
169
No
242
Did not vote
23
Date
Nov 4, 1987

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 42 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 203 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend in the nature of a substitute HR…: House Vote, Nov 4, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-393/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-hr (accessed 2026-10-17).