“I believe in the ability of Congress, despite the divisions of opinions which characterize our nation, to act—to act wisely, to act vigorously, to act speedily when the need arises. The need is here. The need is now.” —Lyndon B. Johnson, 1963

When Lyndon B. Johnson delivered this request to Congress, he was asking the legislative body to implement President Kennedy’s programs. How did Congress respond to this request?