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Southern Demos Grid to Fight Alaska Statehood in Senate
Senate Democrats prepared to block Alaska statehood with the House measure having passed 208 to 166. Senator Eastland threatened to offer a counter bill to curb Supreme Court review if the Alaska move proceeds, while Insular Affairs chair Murray urged swift floor action. Support exists for both Alaska and Hawaii bills in the Senate, with leaders optimistic about floor consideration by mid June.
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Southern
Demos Grid
Alaska
Senate
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
House
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Hawaii
James E. Murray
Dmoot
Insular Affairs Committee
Democratic Policy Committee
William F. Knowland
California