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While some will recall his work in the area of civil rights. others will look back on his efforts in the area of the Constitution. In his role as chairman he was greatly responsible for the addition of four amendments. amendments which allowed citizens of the District of Columbia the right to vote in Presidential elections. barring poll taxes in Federal elections. the amendment on Presidential disability and succession. as well as the lowering of the voting age to 18. Still others will reflect back on his influence and legislative skill in generating the support needed to abolish the use of national origins for setting immigration quotas. or for his role in the passage of CellerKefauver Antitrust Act of 1950. Emanuel Celler was much more than a leader who helped pass legislation. My memories of him extend far beyond the parameters of the laws he fought for.