Which act did Eugene McCarthy co-sponsor in 1965?
Immigration and Nationality Act
Civil Rights Act
Voting Rights Act
Medicare Act
Answer
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, co-sponsored by Eugene McCarthy, abolished the national origins quota system, which had favored immigrants from Northern and Western Europe. This landmark legislation shifted the focus to family reunification and skills-based immigration, leading to a more diverse immigrant population in the United States.
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