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How did Southern senators delay the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

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Democrats and Republicans from the Southern states opposed the bill and led an unsuccessful 60 working-day filibuster, including Senators Albert Gore, Sr. (D-TN) and J. William Fulbright (D-AR), as well as Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV), who personally filibustered for 14 hours straight.

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