Let me thank the gentlelady for the time. As a member of the committee, I rise today to oppose the pending motion. There is no question that Mr. Rangel violated House rules. For more than a year he has admitted his misconduct and has…
G. K. Butterfield
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G. K. Butterfield is a Democratic politician from North Carolina, born on April 27, 1946. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing North Carolina's 1st congressional district from 2004 until 2022. During his tenure, Butterfield focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights, advocating for policies that support underserved communities. He has been a prominent voice for African American representation in Congress and has served in various leadership roles within the Democratic Party. Butterfield's career in public service also includes time as a judge and a member of the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Mr. Speaker, I move the previous question on the amendment and on the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The previous question was ordered. The question is on the amendment. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced…
Madam Speaker, 98 percent of American families face a tax increase on January 1, 2011. That's right; 98 percent. Democrats are prepared this week to prevent that from happening. Our recovery demands keeping as much income as possible in…
Let me thank the gentlelady for yielding this time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for two reasons. First, to offer my support for H.R. 1428, the measure that was offered by the gentlelady from Brooklyn, New York (Ms. Clarke). That is a…
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to the instructions of the House in the motion to recommit, I report the bill, H.R. 4785, back to the House with an amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows…
Mr. Chairman, I would like to proceed as the designee. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, after line 12, insert the following: In determining which residential energy…
Let me apologize to the Chair, to the ranking member and to my colleagues for all of the confusion, but we are ready to proceed on this matter. Mr. Chairman, I have reviewed this amendment. It appears to be in keeping with the spirit of…
Mr. Chairman, I stand to offer this amendment as a designee. The CHAIR. The gentleman will be recognized for that purpose.
Mr. Chairman, I am told that the gentleman from Washington is en route to the floor. I simply stood to offer the amendment to make it in order. The gentleman who offered the amendment should be here momentarily. The CHAIR. The Chair then…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 4785, a bill authored by the distinguished majority whip, Mr. James Clyburn of South Carolina. The Rural Energy Savings Program Act will…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Welch), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.





