What act made Representative Howard Smith of Virginia,a public opponent of federal civil rights legislation,famous?

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Representative Howard Smith of Virginia famously opposed federal civil rights legislation, but he is most well-known for adding "women" as a protected class to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This was seen as a strategic move on his part to try to sink the legislation, as many conservatives in Congress were already uneasy about protecting rights for African Americans, and adding women to the bill was seen as going too far. However, due to the efforts of feminist groups and allies like Representative Martha Griffiths of Michigan, the inclusion of women in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ultimately passed.

What Act Made Representative Howard Smith of Virginia,a Public Opponent