[BenLurkin]

Rush missed an obvious point — many Democratic party Congressmen voted AGAINST the Civil Rights Act

[Straight Vermonter]

many Democratic party Congressmen voted AGAINST the Civil Rights Act

Indeed:

The original House version:
Democratic Party: 164-96 (64%-39%)
Republican Party: 138-34 (80%-20%)

The Senate version:
Democratic Party: 46-22 (68%-32%)
Republican Party: 27-6 (82%-18%)

The Senate version, voted on by the House:
Democratic Party: 153-91 (63%-37%)
Republican Party: 186-35 (80%-20%)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964#By_party

[RightWhale]

Rush missed an obvious point

Often does, but what catches his attention is often what many would eventually figure out for themselves. This campaign is providing many opportunities for insight.

[GJones2]

>>many Democratic party Congressmen voted AGAINST the Civil Rights Act<<

He may have left that out of this monologue, but I believe I recall hearing him mention it a few days ago.