[Congressional biography]
Born: May 10, 1915 in Chester, SC
Died: December 25, 1983
in Chester, SC
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Date | Subject | Result | Conserv. Position | Hemphill Voted | |
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1964-02-10 | Civil Rights Act [HR7152] | Passed (290-130) |
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Passage of the bill to enforce the right to vote; prevent discrimination in access to public accommodations and public facilities; expedite public school desegregation; extend the life of the Civil Rights Commission for four years and broaden its powers; prevent discrimination in administration of federally assisted programs; prevent discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin in employment and labor union membership; direct Census studies of registration and voting based on race, color and national origin; establish a Community Relations Service to mediate racial disputes; and permit the Attorney General to instigate or intervene in certain civil rights cases. | |||||
1964-04-08 | Food Stamps [HR10222] | Passed (229-189) |
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Passage of the bill authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to set up and finance state and local food stamp programs, and authorizing $400 million over fiscal years 1964-67 to cover the costs. |
Represents a "Yes" vote. Represents a "No" vote. Indicates that this member voted against the conservative position on a particular vote. "No vote" means that this member did not cast a vote (or voted 'Present' instead of Yes or No). |