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A letter requesting support for the Gossett-Lodge Bill to abolish the electoral college system and implement a proportional electoral system.

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Correspondence concerning the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). A proposed amendment to the United States Constitution designed to guarantee equal rights for women.

Scope and Contents Correspondence concerning legislation to establish a permanent Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC). Originally established during World War II to combat racial discrimination in defense industries, the FEPC met strong opposition, particularly in the South, when legislation was proposed to create a permanent Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC). Senator Maybank vigorously opposed the FEPC and participated in filibusters on the Senate floor to combat the legislation. Also...

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Correspondence concerning legislation for federal employees including increased benefits and pay, annual leave, an amendment to preserve the equities of permanent classified civil service employees, and the Veterans Preference Act of 1944.

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Correspondence concerning an attempt to change Senate Rules regarding the use of the "filibuster." Senator Maybank, along with other Southern Senators, vigorously opposed the change and continued to utilize the filibuster to combat civil rights and other legislation.

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A letter requesting that the United States flag should hold a place of honor as close to the Speaker of the House as possible.

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Correspondence concerning foreign aid legislation including aid to Spain and Korea.

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A letter requesting support for the ratification of the Genocide Treaty that was adopted by the United Nations.

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Correspondence concerning legislation (S. 1527) to provide for home rule and reorganization in the District of Columbia.

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Correspondence concerning the Hoover Commission Report. The Hoover Commission (Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government), chaired by former President Herbert Hoover, was appointed by President Truman in 1947 to recommend administrative changes in the Federal Government.