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Civil rights bill faces final action push in House
Rep Howard W Smith branded the move as a brutal power grab by the majority while Rep Emanuel Celler urged action. Support came from Rep William McCulloch as hearings on adopting the Senate version stalled until afternoon. Speaker McCormack voiced confidence action could reach Johnson for signature soon.
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Washington
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
House
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Judiciary Committee
Celler
William M. McCulloch
Ohio
Rules Committee
Senate
John W. McCormack
Johnson