2. What was the Kennedy
administration's response?

Kennedy administration's response was, to arrange and give freedom riders direct support, sending 400 U.S. marshals to protect the riders.

Explanation:

if a bill passes in the house of representatives, it goes through a similar process in the senate. before a bill becomes law, it must be approved by both chambers of the legislature. the bill must pass with the same wording in the house of representatives and the senate before it can go to the governor for approval.