H.R. 6127 · 85th Congress · 1957–1958
To provide means of further securing and protecting the civil rights of persons within the jurisdiction of the United States.
H.R. 6127 in the 85th Congress (1957–1958) became law — introduced in 1957, sponsored by Emanuel Celler. Congress held 15 roll call votes on it.
During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1957
- Policy area
- Civil rights
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1957
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Motion to recommit to judiciary committee with instructions to insert…House · Jun 18, 1957
- HR 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Passed. Yea supports President's position.House · Jun 18, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Point of order against objection by knowland to referral of bill to…Senate · Jun 20, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Motion to table a motion to reconsider CQ 57. Passed. (see CQ 66, 73…Senate · Jun 20, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Motion to consider the bill. Agreed to. Yea supports President's position.Senate · Jul 16, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Motion to refer bill to Senate judciciary committee, with instructions…Senate · Jul 16, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Amendment repealing a statute of 1866 which gave President power to use…Senate · Jul 22, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Amendment permitting attorney general to institute civil action only…Senate · Jul 23, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Amendment permitting attorney general to institute civil action for…Senate · Jul 23, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Amendment to delete authority for attorney general to seek preventive…Senate · Jul 24, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Amendment to guarantee jury trials in all cases of criminal contempt and…Senate · Aug 2, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Amendment to make a district court's jurisdiction over right-to-vote…Senate · Aug 2, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Passed.Senate · Aug 7, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Motion to send house-modified jury provision to Senate judiciary…Senate · Aug 27, 1957
- HR. 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Motion that Senate concur in house-approved provision permitting a jury…Senate · Aug 29, 1957
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