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G. K. Butterfield: The Constitution says that every single citizen has the right to vote, an unfettered, unabridged, right to vote.

On the recordMay 12, 2019
The Constitution says that every single citizen has the right to vote, an unfettered, unabridged, right to vote.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

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He emphasizes the constitutional right to vote for all citizens, including those incarcerated.

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Again, how much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from North Carolina has 4 minutes remaining.

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