How did Senator Strom Thurmond try to prevent the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957?

Question

Jaylee Oneal

History

25 March, 16:49

How did Senator Strom Thurmond try to prevent the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957?

+4

Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Jazmin Harrington · Answer 1

Senator Strom Thurmond tried to prevent the passage of the civil rights act of 1957 by filibuster. Thurmond conducted the longest filibuster ever made by a single senator. He spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes. The act aimed to provide equal rights to all men, regardless of skin color.

Rhett Lewis · Answer 2

Senator Strom Thurmond tried to prevent the passage of the civil rights act of 1957 by filibuster.