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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, April 23, 1969
Decision: Monday, June 2, 1969
Issues: Civil Rights, Voting Rights Act of 1965

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 7 votes for United States, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Black
Wrote the majority opinion
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Full Opinion by Justice John M. Harlan

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The Oyez Project, Gaston County v. United States, 395 U.S. 285 (1969),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1968/1968_701/>
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