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Senate roll call 593 · 100th Congress · Jun 9, 1988

To adopt the conference report on HR 1212, polygraph protection act, a bill to prevent the denial of employment by prohibiting lie detector use by employers in

On Jun 9, 1988, the Senate voted 68–24 (HR 1212). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 20–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
68
No
24
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 9, 1988

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 4 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 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 adopt the conference report on HR 1212…: Senate Vote, Jun 9, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-593/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-hr-1212-polygraph (accessed 2026-10-17).