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Senate Defeats Civil Rights Bill Setback for Southern Faction
Washington AP reports the Senate after five hours of debate voted 54 to 37 to move civil rights measures directly onto the calendar rather than sending them to the Judiciary Committee. Mike Mansfield aided by blocking House action, seeking to place the bill on the agenda for debate before March 4.
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