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G. K. Butterfield: It is our responsibility, as Members of Congress, to protect the right to vote; not just for African-Americans or Native…

On the recordApril 15, 2019
It is our responsibility, as Members of Congress, to protect the right to vote; not just for African-Americans or Native Americans or Hispanic Americans but protect the right to vote for every American.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

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Stressing the importance of protecting voting rights for all Americans.

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