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G. K. Butterfield: The Voting Rights Act is a very serious piece of legislation that is deserving of our attention. It protects democracy.

On the recordJune 23, 2021
The Voting Rights Act is a very serious piece of legislation that is deserving of our attention. It protects democracy.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

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Butterfield emphasizes the importance of the Voting Rights Act for democracy.

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