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McCulloch played an important role in the congressional process of crafting and passing the [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]]. In talks with President [[John F. Kennedy]], he got the president to ensure that the strongest provisions which were removed in the previous bills would stay intact in order for Republicans to support final passage, in addition for the GOP to be given sufficient credit for the legislation.<ref name=politico/> However, he came into odds with the House Judiciary Committee chair [[Emanuel Celler]], a liberal Democrat from [[New York]]. After Celler pushed through changes to the landmark legislation which effectively would dramatically increase the size and role of the federal government, McCulloch became irritated, remarking to the [[Wall Street Journal]]: "It’s a pail of garbage."<ref name=politico/> This gave frustrations to Kennedy, who initially was seen as the main Republican ally of the bill and would be crucial in rallying enough GOP support for passage. McCulloch's fellow Indiana conservative colleague [[Charles A. Halleck]] ultimately reached a half-way compromise with the House Democrats, and eventually enough votes were secured to pass through the committee. McCulloch ultimately voted for both the initial House passage<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/88-1964/h128 H.R. 7152. PASSAGE.]. ''GovTrack.us''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> as well as the final passage.<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/88-1964/h182 H.R. 7152. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION (H. RES. 789) PROVIDING FOR HOUSE APPROVAL OF THE BILL AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE.]. ''GovTrack.us''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

McCulloch played an important role in the congressional process of crafting and passing the [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]]. In talks with President [[John F. Kennedy]], he got the president to ensure that the strongest provisions which were removed in the previous bills would stay intact in order for Republicans to support final passage, in addition for the GOP to be given sufficient credit for the legislation.<ref name=politico/> However, he came into odds with the House Judiciary Committee chair [[Emanuel Celler]], a liberal Democrat from [[New York]]. After Celler pushed through changes to the landmark legislation which effectively would dramatically increase the size and role of the federal government, McCulloch became irritated, remarking to the [[Wall Street Journal]]: "It’s a pail of garbage."<ref name=politico/> This gave frustrations to Kennedy, who initially was seen as the main Republican ally of the bill and would be crucial in rallying enough GOP support for passage. McCulloch's fellow Indiana conservative colleague [[Charles A. Halleck]] ultimately reached a half-way compromise with the House Democrats, and eventually enough votes were secured to pass through the committee. McCulloch ultimately voted for both the initial House passage<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/88-1964/h128 H.R. 7152. PASSAGE.]. ''GovTrack.us''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> as well as the final passage.<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/88-1964/h182 H.R. 7152. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION (H. RES. 789) PROVIDING FOR HOUSE APPROVAL OF THE BILL AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE.]. ''GovTrack.us''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref>

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