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1. G. K. Butterfield
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Carolina's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 20, 2004
Preceded by Frank Ballance
Personal details
Born George Kenneth Butterfield, Jr.
April 27, 1947
Wilson, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Children 2
Education North Carolina Central University
(BA, JD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of
service
1968–1970
Rank Specialist
G. K. Butterfield
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Kenneth "G. K." Butterfield, Jr. (born April 27,
1947) is a United States Congressman elected in 2004. He is a
member of the Democratic Party. His district is located in the
northeastern corner of North Carolina, stretching from
Durham to Elizabeth City and including all or parts of 24
counties. An African American and a longtime advocate on
behalf of civil rights, Butterfield is a member of the
Congressional Black Caucus, and served as its chair from
2015 to 2017.
Contents
1 Early life and education
2 Judicial career
3 Political career
4 U.S. House of Representatives
4.1 Committee assignments
4.2 Caucus memberships
5 Political positions
6 Political campaigns
6.1 2004
6.2 2006
6.3 2008
6.3.1 2008 Presidential campaign
6.4 2010
6.5 2012
7 Personal life
8 See also
9 References
10 External links
Early life and education
Butterfield was born and raised in Wilson, North Carolina in a
prominent African-American family. He is the son of Addie
Lourine (née Davis) and George Kenneth Butterfield, both of
whom were mixed race Americans.[1] His father was an
immigrant from Bermuda.[2]
Described by the Washington Post as an "African-American
who appears to be white",[3] Butterfield has European as well
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2. as African ancestry. In describing his racial identity as a black man, he has pointed to his African heritage, while
also noting that he grew up on the "black side" of town in racially segregated North Carolina, and led civil rights
marches.[4] He is the former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.[5]
Butterfield graduated from Charles H. Darden High School. He earned degrees in political science and sociology
from North Carolina Central University (NCCU).[6] In 1974, he received a Juris Doctor degree from the NCCU
School of Law.[6]
Butterfield served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970.[7]
Judicial career
In 1988, Butterfield was elected as Resident Superior Court judge in the first judicial division. For the next
twelve years, he presided over civil and criminal court in 46 counties of North Carolina.[6] In February 2001, he
was appointed to the North Carolina Supreme Court by Governor Mike Easley.[6] In 2002, Butterfield lost his
seat on the Supreme Court but returned to the Superior Court bench by special appointment of Governor Mike
Easley and served in that position until his retirement in May 2004.[6]
Political career
Butterfield was first elected to the House of Representatives in a special election in 2004, to fill the seat of Frank
Ballance, who resigned.
U.S. House of Representatives
Committee assignments
Committee on Energy and Commerce
Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade (Ranking Member)
Subcommittee on Environment and Economy
Caucus memberships
Congressional Black Caucus (previously the second vice chair, he was chosen first vice chair for the 113th
United States Congress.)[8]
International Conservation Caucus
Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus
Butterfield serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and formerly served on the House Armed
Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee. He is the Region VIII representative on the House
Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.
Beginning in 2007 in the 110th Congress, Butterfield was chosen to serve as one of eight Chief Deputy Whips;
they assist in the formulation of Democratic policy and ensure the passage of legislation by maintaining good
communication with members. He was appointed to this position by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Whip
Jim Clyburn.[6]
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3. Butterfield and Hillary Clinton at
Hillside High School in Durham,
North Carolina, March 2016
Political positions
As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, G.K. Butterfield advocated for the American
Clean Energy and Security Act.[9] Butterfield supports "a market-based approach to capping carbon
emissions"[10] and wants to broaden the United States' sources of energy.[11] On his website, Butterfield stresses
the need to find more clean and domestic sources of energy.[10]
A strong supporter of civil rights, he advocated renewal of the Voting Rights Act and "introduced a bill calling
for the Capitol Visitor's Center to acknowledge the slave labor used to build the Capitol."[3]
In 2009, Butterfield introduced the Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Act "to assist states in carrying out inspections of
lodging facilities, train inspection personnel, contract with a commercial exterminator; educate owners and staff
at lodging facilities."[12] Butterfield also passed H.R. 4252 "To amend the Small Business Act to change the net
worth amount under the small business program for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals from
$750,000 to $978,722, and for other purposes."[13]
Butterfield supported the Affordable Health Care Act, and worked with the Energy and Commerce Committee
to help write the legislation.[14] During the discussion of the bill in Congress, Butterfield complained about the
lack of cooperation from the Republican party.[14]
Butterfield supports increasing taxes for higher-income families while decreasing taxes for middle and
low-income families.[14] Although he is an advocate for using government stimulus in order to improve the
economy, Butterfield wants to reduce government regulations on the private sector.[14]
In 2008 Planned Parenthood gave Butterfield an 80 percent ranking. In 2009 Butterfield supported the interests
of NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent of the time.[14] Butterfield identifies as pro-choice and especially
supports legalized abortion when the life of the woman is in danger or if the pregnancy is a result of rape or
incest.[14]
Butterfield has repeatedly voted against defining marriage as being between one man and one woman, voting
against the Marriage Protection Act of 2004 and constitutional marriage amendments in 2004 and 2006. He has
voted to ban job discrimination based on sexual orientation, and in 2010 voted for the repeal of Don't Ask Don't
Tell.[15]
Butterfield voted in 2008 against the Troubled Asset Relief Program
(TARP) $700 billion bailout of the financial industry and the $14 billion
rescue package for the auto industry.[16]
In 2011, he voted to extend expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act[17]
and voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
for Fiscal Year 2012.[18]
In 2012, Butterfield introduced legislation that, if passed, would require
more input from the public before tolls are introduced on roads. His
legislation is in response to the "No toll on I-95" group, which is a
Roanoke Rapids-based group that opposes instating a toll on I-95.
Opponents of the toll argue that it leads to double taxation, and say it is
the first time "the federal government has put tolls on an existing interstate."[19]
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4. On July 23, 2014, Butterfield introduced the joint resolution Approving the location of a memorial to
commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American
Revolution.[20] The joint resolution would approve the location of a commemorative work to honor the more
than 5,000 slaves and free black persons who fought in the American Revolution.[21]
Political campaigns
2004
Butterfield was elected to Congress in a special election on July 20, 2004 (see above.) to fill the unexpired term
of Representative Frank Ballance, who resigned for health reasons. He defeated Republican candidate Greg
Dority and Libertarian Party nominee Tom Eisenmenger. Butterfield was sworn into office on July 21, 2004.
On July 20, 2004, Butterfield won the Democratic primary entitling him to run in the November 2004 general
election. Running against Dority again, he won his first full term with 64% of the popular vote.[22][23]
2006
Butterfield was unopposed for reelection in 2006.
2008
Butterfield won against Dean Stephens with 70.28% of the vote.[24]
2008 Presidential campaign
Originally endorsing John Edwards for the presidential primary,[25] in January 2008, Butterfield endorsed
Barack Obama for the primary and general election.[26]
2010
Butterfield defeated Republican nominee Ashley Woolard.
2012
Butterfield sought re-election in 2012; the district was expected to strongly favor Democrats.[27]
In April 2012, Butterfield accompanied President Obama to speak at the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill to speak about extending the current interest rates on federal loan program for many undergraduate students.
Butterfield expressed concern with the pending expiration, saying: “Allowing the current interest rates to expire
would burden students with additional debt, prolong their ability to kick start their careers, and send the message
that it is more important to cut taxes for the wealthy than educational expenses for our young people.”[28]
Personal life
In 1971, Butterfield married Jean Farmer. They have two daughters, Valeisha and Lenai, who are now adults.[6]
He and Jean divorced in 1991. Jean has been a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
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5. representing House District 24 since 2003. Their daughter Valeisha is married to NBA player Dahntay Jones.
They have one child together, Dahntay, Jr. In addition, Butterfield is the father of an adult daughter, Tunya
Michelle Butterfield Smith. Tunya and her husband, Chris Smith, have twin sons, Gavin and Chase.
G.K. Butterfield is a lifelong member of Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church in Wilson, North
Carolina, where he has served as Trustee and Chairman of the Finance Ministry.[6] He is also a member of
Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Incorporated.[29]
See also
North Carolina Democratic Party
References
"Butterfield"
(http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com
/~battle/reps/butterfield.htm)
1.
"CSCE :: Testimony :: Hon. G.K. Butterfield
Commissioner - Commission on Security and
Cooperation in Europe". Csce.gov. Retrieved
2010-08-23.
2.
"G.K. Butterfield, (D-N.C.)"
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics
/gk-butterfield-d-nc/gIQAA20hDP_topic.html),
Politics, Washington Post, 23 December 2011,
accessed 4 April 2013
3.
AP, "Many insisting that Obama is not black"
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/12/14/ap-
many-insisting-that-ob_n_150846.html), Huffington
Post, 14 December 2008, accessed 4 April 2013
4.
https://butterfield.house.gov/about/committees-
and-caucuses
5.
"About GK". United States House of Representatives.
n.d. Archived from the original on 2008-07-30.
Retrieved 2008-11-05.
6.
BUTTERFIELD, George Kenneth, Jr. (G.K.), (1947 -
) (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts
/biodisplay.pl?index=b001251) Biographical
Directory of the United States Congress
7.
"Butterfield elected to Congressional Black Caucus".
The Daily Reflector. November 16, 2012. Retrieved
February 17, 2013.
8.
Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) (June 15, 2009).
"Poorest Americans, contributing least to climate
change, will not be hurt by legislation to rectify". The
Hill.
9.
"Energy & Global Climate Change". Congressman
G.K. Butterfield Official Website. Archived from the
original on 2010-12-10.
10.
Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) (June 15, 2010).
"Hearing with oil executives underscores need for
energy overhaul". The Hill.
11.
http://www.afro.com/sections/news/national
/story.htm?storyid=3130
12.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.4253:13.
http://www.votesmart.org
/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=41077
14.
"G.K. Butterfield - Gay Marriage". The Political
Guide.
15.
"Democrat George Kenneth 'G.K.' Butterfield, Jr.".
Washington Post. Archived from the original on 24
December 2013. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
16.
http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll036.xml17.
"HR 1540 National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2012 - Voting Record". Project Vote
Smart. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
18.
"Butterfield to announce tolling bill". Chicago
Tribune. 4 May 2012.
19.
"H.J.Res. 120 - All Actions". United States Congress.
Retrieved 9 September 2014.
20.
Marcos, Cristina (8 September 2014). "House
authorizes location for American Revolution
memorial in D.C.". The Hill. Retrieved 9 September
2014.
21.
William L. Holmes (21 July 2004). "Butterfield Wins
Special Election; Will Face Dority in November".
Associated Press.
22.
Cindy George (21 July 2004). "Former Justice Wins
1st District; Butterfield Fills Ballance's Seat". News
and Observer. p. A16.
23.
"North Carolina Election Results 2008". New York
Times. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
24.
Butterfield now endorses Obama
(http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome
/butterfield_now_endorses_obama) Archived
(https://web.archive.org/web/20080524020228/http:
//projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome
/butterfield_now_endorses_obama) May 24, 2008, at
the Wayback Machine.
25.
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6. Wikimedia Commons has
media related to G. K.
Butterfield.
Boyer, Robert (2008-10-12). "Hunt among state Dems
stumping for Obama". Times-News. Archived from
the original on 2008-10-14.
26.
Miller, Joshua (8 August 2011). "Race Ratings: GOP
Looks for Major Gains in North Carolina". Roll Call.
Retrieved 15 May 2012.
27.
Johnston, Bill (24 April 2012). "Butterfield to Join
President Obama at Chapel Hill Speech Today".
Goldsboro Daily News. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
28.
Davis, Edmond. "Groove Phi Groove Social
Fellowship (1962-- )". BlackPast.org. Retrieved
11 December 2011.
29.
External links
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (http://butterfield.house.gov/)
official U.S. House site
G. K. Butterfield (http://dmoztools.net/Regional/North_America
/United_States/North_Carolina/Government/Federal
/US_House_of_Representatives/G.K._Butterfield_%5BD-1%5D) at DMOZ
Biography (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=b001251) at the Biographical
Directory of the United States Congress
Profile (https://www.votesmart.org/candidate/41077) at Project Vote Smart
Financial information (federal office) (http://www.fec.gov/fecviewer
/CandidateCommitteeDetail.do?&tabIndex=1&candidateCommitteeId=H4NC01046) at the Federal
Election Commission
Legislation sponsored (https://www.congress.gov/member/g-k-butterfield/1761) at The Library of
Congress
Profile (http://projects.newsobserver.com/dome/profiles/g_k_butterfield) at The News & Observer
Press release on Butterfield's State Supreme Court appointment (https://web.archive.org
/web/20040317091155/http://www.ncgov.com/xml/GOV_020501.asp)
United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Frank Ballance
Member of the U.S. House of
Representatives
from North Carolina's 1st congressional
district
2004–present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Marcia Fudge
Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus
2015–2017
Succeeded by
Cedric Richmond
United States order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by
Mike Turner
R-Ohio
United States Representatives by seniority
116th
Succeeded by
Emanuel Cleaver
D-Missouri
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