Civil Rights Movement (USA)
From Federal Burro of Information
This is a response to this gem. https://www.tiktok.com/@oneguysopinion/video/6931170808689724677?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_rights_movement
In Five Acts
Passage of federal laws: Civil Rights Act of 1957 Civil Rights Act of 1960 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Voting Rights Act of 1965 Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act)
| Act | House | Senate |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Rights Act of 1957 | 
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| Civil Rights Act of 1960 | [image:1960-house.png] | [image:1960-senate.png] |
| Civil Rights Act of 1964 | [image:1964-house.png] | [image:1964-senate.png] |
| Civil Rights Act of 1968 | [image:1968-house.png] | [image:1968-senate.png] |
Lets look at who had control over these years:
The Republicans had control briefly before 1957, but it was democratic rule above and below all through this period.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Congress
