Speech #660330985

I wanted to call the attention of the Senate to the fact that the first important measure l)pssed by the House of Representatives was what is called the Johnson ihnmigration bill. It was passed within a week after Congress convened by a vote of 295 to 41. Members of Congress were fresh from the campaign. fresh from the homes of the people. and knew what they wanted. The first important measure which went through was the Johnson immigration bill. It reached the Senate on December 13. It was sent to the Committee o. Immigration. and instead of giving it inmediate consideratioa the committee held hearings and only within the past few days has the bill been brought before the Senate.