Jon Said:

Did the Voting rights act of 1965 end segregation and discrimination?

We Answered:

No & No ... Do you think fairness and equality can really be legislated?

Ken Said:

After the voting rights act was passed where did all of the Dixiecrats go?

We Answered:

Most of the Dixiecrats went over to the Republican Party. The Republican Party did exist in the southern states prior to the voting rights act, but it attracted too few voters to win many elections. My grandfather was a faithful Republican in Alabama from 1911 to 1963, but his candidates very seldom prevailed.

Irene Said:

Elements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights of 1965?

We Answered:

made racial discrimination in public places, such as theaters, restaurants and hotels, illegal.
employers must provide equal employment opportunities. federal funds could be cut off if there was evidence of discriminated based on colour, race or national origin.

The Civil Rights Act attempted to deal with the problem of African Americans being denied the vote in the Deep South. The legislation stated that uniform standards must prevail for establishing the right to vote. Schooling to sixth grade constituted legal proof of literacy and the attorney general was given power to initiate legal action in any area where he found a pattern of resistance to the law.

Voting rights act, outlawed literacy tests and poll taxes as a way of assessing whether anyone was fit or unfit to vote.

Marjorie Said:

really dumb question about the voting rights act?

We Answered:

An "act" needs congressional approval to be passed along with the presidents signature.

Doris Said:

When were african americans allowed to run in politics? Was it because of the voting rights act of 1965?

We Answered:

First Black Senator was in the 1880's Republican from Mississippi.
Thank you for the correction.