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New Moves to Curb Filibusters In Senate
In Washington on January 17, Senate action began to curb filibusters and unlock civil rights legislation. Senators Douglas and Morse introduced a resolution to cut debate with 43 votes after 115 days, and after 15 days a simple majority could impose cloture. Morse backed another measure for majority cloture anytime, while Knowland planned a separate two thirds present vote. A House counterpart by Cellar proposed an eight point civil rights bill widening enforcement and creating commissions. Dirksen filed a Senate civil rights bill backing Eisenhower administration priorities.
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