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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

From Voteview roll call records.