On the recordJune 23, 2021
As our dear friend and my dear friend and former colleague, the late Congressman John Lewis, often said, the vote is precious.
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congress.govAs our dear friend and my dear friend and former colleague, the late Congressman John Lewis, often said, the vote is precious.
Butterfield emphasizes the importance of voting as highlighted by John Lewis.
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Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Mr. Beyer), my friend.
Let's just keep fighting, let's keep pushing, and let's keep representing the people that elect us every 2 years.
What was struck down was Section 4, which is the formula that decides which States, which counties, which cities are included in Section 5.
Let me also just say to my colleagues that I had every intention of being with you today.