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Chris Van Hollen: This tragedy galvanized members of both parties to come together to pass this historic legislation, which Lyndon Johnson…

On the recordApril 19, 2021
This tragedy galvanized members of both parties to come together to pass this historic legislation, which Lyndon Johnson signed into law.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen discusses the bipartisan support for the Fair Housing Act after Dr. King's assassination.

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