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Civil Rights Bill Faces Southern Push for Toothless Reform
Eisenhower backs a civil rights bill as Southern Democrats push to weaken it through amendments. Senators Gore Chavez O’Mahoney Mundt and Anderson debate jury trials and enforcement limits, while Southerners argue for striking No 3 and narrowing power. Debate continues with potential filibuster.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Douglas
D-Ill
Javits
R-Ny
Potter
R-Mich
McNamara
Dmich
Sen. Gore
Sen. Anderson
Anderson
New Mexico
Sen. Chavez
Chavez
Sen
O’mahoney
D-Wye
Mundt
R-Sd
O’mahoney-Mundt
Francis Case
South Dakota