Which Amendment did Stennis oppose while serving as a Senator?
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
25th Amendment
the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Answer
John Stennis opposed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was a landmark piece of legislation that outlawed racial discrimination in voting. The act was passed over the objection of Stennis and other segregationists, and it helped to increase voter participation among African Americans.
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