G. K. Butterfield: “Congress has come together under the leadership of both Democrats and Republicans to pass this important bipartisan…”

What was struck down was Section 4, which is the formula that decides which States, which counties, which cities are included in Section 5.

Now, where we diverge is the reality that this one title will cost taxpayers nearly $1 trillion over the next 10 years.

Section 5 has been very meaningful and has meant a lot to the political progress the minority groups have made across the country.

In closing, let me thank the gentlewoman from Michigan for supporting this amendment. It is a very simple amendment. It is a very commonsense amendment. It will allow and authorize nonprofit organizations, as Mrs. Dingell said, to compete…