G. K. Butterfield: “I support H.R. 1599. I am the bill's lead democratic co-sponsor.”

I thank Mrs. Dingell and the ranking member for their courtesy, and I also thank the Natural Resources Committee for all the work they do. I am not on that committee, but I have great respect and admiration for the committee and its…

I want to remind my friend from Arizona who just spoke that this bill sets uniform national standards for States that choose to require identification to vote. The bill gives States the flexibility--flexibility--to choose whether to…

In conclusion, our democracy works best when every voter can make their voice heard.

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