Tuesday, July 02, 2024

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

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How many Republicans voted for the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
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In the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which was a landmark piece of legislation aimed at ending segregation and discrimination in public places and banning employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, the majority of Republicans in both the House and the Senate supported the bill.

In the Senate, 27 Republicans out of 33 voted in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

In the House of Representatives, 138 Republicans out of 171 voted in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Therefore, a significant majority of Republicans in both chambers of Congress supported the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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How many Democrats voted agaisnt it?
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In the House of Representatives, 91 Democrats voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

In the Senate, 21 Democrats voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

These numbers reflect significant opposition to the Civil Rights Act from within the Democratic Party, primarily from Southern Democrats who were known for their staunch resistance to civil rights legislation during that era.