G. K. Butterfield: “the most important thing is to--is to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act”

Now the Supreme Court is going to have to decide whether or not State courts have any authority whatsoever over election laws within the State.

I represent one of thirteen districts in North Carolina. And, as all of you certainly know, the Rucho case originated in my State, as well as the Moore v. Harper case.

Unfortunately, the High Court decided that political gerrymandering is not protected by the Federal Constitution.

I would ask my friend from North Carolina to refer to the bill section that refers to voter ID. It simply says this bill sets uniform national standards for States that choose to require identification to vote. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1…