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United States Senate breaks a 75-day filibuster against the Civil Rights Act of 1964, leading to the bill's passage.
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Filibuster
Political stalling tactic
A filibuster is a parliamentary procedure in which one or more members of a legislative body prolong debate on proposed legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision. It is sometimes referred to as "talking a bill to death" or "talking out a bill", and is…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Landmark U.S. civil rights and labor law
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark civil rights and labor law in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. It prohibits unequal application of voter registration requirements, racial segregation in schools and…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)