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House roll call 480 · 99th Congress · Mar 12, 1986

To amend HR 1524 to permit polygraph examinations for employees of financial institutions.

On Mar 12, 1986, the House voted 194–217 (HR 1524). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–193, Republicans 147–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
194
No
217
Did not vote
28
Date
Mar 12, 1986

By party

  • Republicans147 yes · 24 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 193 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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