AboutLane Expertise As an informed Moderate, who most often leans Conservative Republican, I can answer essentially any question on any issue that faces America, or the world, namely issues that are hot topics in the political ring. From social issues like abortion to broader issues like The War on Terror, I am here to give you straight forward answers to help you better understand the political landscape. Fortunately, I am able to look at situations objectively. There are areas where I disagree with the Conservative base and times where, because of my moderate stance, display slightly more Liberal views - depending on the issue, of course.
Experience I do extensive research into the area and closely follow most stories which have political relevance and publicize my opinions in a clean, informative way.
Organizations Vice President of local Key Club chapter.
Education/Credentials Although I still attend High School, I am no less equipped to answer political questions because I devote much of my time to politics (much more than your average teen)I watch carefully what goes on in the political arena, I ask questions and challenge those in charge. I get to the truth and stay away from ignorant partisan politics.
Awards and Honors Although not necessarily relevant I receive straight A's in school and maintain a constant 4.0 GPA.
Question Regarding the 1964 Civil Rights Act, I am interested in knowing which political party was dominant influence in its passage. I know that both JFK and Johnson pushed for it, but also there was southern opposition to it largely in the south from both parties. Which party ultimately committed more votes to its passage in Congress? Thank you.
Answer David,
Thank you for your question. The civil rights segment of American history is one of the most intriguing and controversial and, more than America was divided along party lines, she was divided along geographical lines. The Southern United States was still a racist stronghold while, in the North, vehement opposition was forming and a push for equal rights was becoming more and more insistent.
In 1964 the Civil Rights Act of that year was passed. The majority of southern congressmen and senators voted against the bill while the majority of lawmakers in the North voted for it. That being said, there were still some differing opinions in each geographical region and in each party. Here are the raw voting numbers for your consideration, broken down by region (southern denoting the states that were considered the Confederacy during the Civil War, northern denoting all others) and party in the "yea-nay" format:
