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Senate Clears Debate On Voting Bill For Easter Debate
The Senate moved toward full debate on the voting rights bill after Easter as Sen. Mansfield won unanimous consent to set it as pending business and Southerners offered no objection. House actions paused to April 28 with a spring recess, while committee work included a cautious subcommittee approval calling the bill a strong dosage. Dirksen noted a ban on state poll taxes could invite constitutional challenge but backed exempting states with high registration without discrimination.
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Mike Mansfield
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Allen J. Eliender
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House Judiciary Committee
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Emanuel Celler
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Everett M. Dirksen
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