Civil Rights Act of 1964

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (CRA '64) in the United States was landmark legislation. The original purpose of the Bill was to protect black men from job (and other) discrimination, but at the last minute in an attempt to kill the bill, it was expanded to include protection for women. As a result it formed a political impetus for feminism.

Vote statistics

Vote totals:

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• The Original House Version: 290-130
• The Senate Version: 73-27
• The Senate Version, as voted on by the House: 289-126

By Party:

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The Original House Version:

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• Democratic Party: 153-96
• Republican Party: 138-34

The Senate Version:

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• Democratic Party: 46-22
• Republican Party: 27-6

The Senate Version, voted on by the House:

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• Democratic Party: 153-91
• Republican Party: 136-35

By Party and Region:

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The Original House Version:

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• Southern Democrats: 7-87
• Southern Republicans: 0-10
• Northern Democrats: 145-9
• Northern Republicans: 138-24

The Senate Version:

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• Southern Democrats: 1-21
• Southern Republicans: 0-1
• Northern Democrats: 46-1
• Northern Republicans: 27-5