• BUTTERFIELD, G K
Experience: House: District 1, 2004-Present
Home State: North Carolina
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $806,309Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: George 'G.K.' K. Butterfield, Jr.
    Gender: Male
    Family: Divorced; 3 Children: Valeisha, Lenai, Tunya
    Birth Date: 04/27/1947
    Birth Place: Wilson, NC
    Home City: Wilson, NC
    Religion: Baptist

Education

    JD, North Carolina Central University School of Law, 1974
    BA, Political Science, North Carolina Central University, 1971
    BA, Sociology, North Carolina Central University, 1971

Political Experience

    Chief Deputy Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2007-present
    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 1, 2004-present
    Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, 2004

Current Legislative Committees

    Energy and Commerce, Member
    Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, Member
    Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Member
    Subcommittee on Health (Energy and Commerce), Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Black Caucus
    Member, Democratic Steering and Policy Committee

Professional Experience

    Judge, North Carolina Superior Court, 1988-2004
    Special Superior Court Judge, North Carolina Superior Court, 2002-2004
    Justice, North Carolina State Supreme Court, 2001-2002
    Appointed, Supreme Court of North Carolina, 2001
    Senior Partner, Fitch, Butterfield and Wynn, 1975-1988
    Specialist, United States Army, 1968-1970

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Vice President, North Carolina Bar Association, 2003-present
    Chair, Finance Ministry, Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church
    Former President, North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade

Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 77
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
04/07/2017 H.R.1883 Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2017 04/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.  (All Actions)
10/07/2016 H.R.3937 To designate the building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, as the "Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse". 10/07/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-234. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
06/07/2016 H.Res.766 Honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, accomplishments, and countless contributions of Mr. Muhammad Ali. 06/07/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
03/17/2016 H.R.1949 National Liberty Memorial Clarification Act of 2015 03/17/2016 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.  (All Actions)
02/05/2016 H.R.4400 Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act 02/05/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
11/19/2015 H.Con.Res.93 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment. 11/19/2015 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
10/01/2015 H.Con.Res.83 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment. 10/01/2015 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
08/13/2015 H.R.1288 World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
07/31/2015 H.R.3322 To establish a Residence Star program, and for other purposes. 07/31/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.  (All Actions)
07/13/2015 H.R.3034 To provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of George Henry White. 07/13/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
06/12/2015 H.R.2730 National Prostate Cancer Plan Act 06/12/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
05/04/2015 H.R.2211 ROAD Act of 2015 05/04/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
04/17/2015 H.R.1844 Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act of 2015 04/17/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
04/15/2015 H.Res.202 Congratulating the 2015 national champions, the Duke University Blue Devils, for their win in the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. 04/15/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
03/27/2015 H.R.1537 Advancing Hope Act of 2015 03/27/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
12/19/2014 H.R.2754 Collectible Coin Protection Act 12/19/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-288. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
11/18/2014 H.R.5142 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 West Jackson Street in Rich Square, North Carolina, as the "Chief Joseph E. White, Jr. Post Office Building". 11/18/2014 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/26/2014 H.J.Res.120 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. 09/26/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-176. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
09/19/2014 H.R.5561 Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act of 2014 09/19/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
07/31/2014 H.R.5323 Medical Leave for Veterans Act of 2014 07/31/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
Total: 2167
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
02/18/2011 H.R.664 Chiropractic Membership in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Act of 2011
02/18/2011 H.R.210 Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2011
02/18/2011 H.R.23 Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011
02/15/2011 H.R.721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011
02/14/2011 H.R.694 Teacher Tax Deduction Act of 2011
02/14/2011 H.R.639 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
02/14/2011 H.R.589 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Expansion Act of 2011
02/11/2011 H.Res.90 Recognizing the 75th birthday of the Honorable Barbara Charline Jordan, American politician, leader of the Civil Rights movement, first African-American elected to the Texas Senate, first Southern black woman ever elected to the United States House of Representatives, inspirational figure in the Progressive movement, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award.
02/09/2011 H.R.451 Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2011
02/04/2011 H.R.512 Dr. Rita Hocog Inos Fellowship Act
02/01/2011 H.Res.51 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
01/26/2011 H.R.27 Lumbee Recognition Act
01/12/2011 H.Res.36 Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
01/05/2011 H.R.24 To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
01/02/2011 H.R.847 James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-42, 3/5 majority r Not Voting
12/22/2010 H.R.2941 To reauthorize and enhance Johanna's Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers.
12/22/2010 H.R.1064 Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education Act
12/17/2010 H.Res.1733 Recognizing Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death.
12/15/2010 H.Res.1600 Supporting the critical role of the physician assistant profession and supporting the goals and ideals of National Physician Assistant Week.
12/07/2010 H.R.3655 Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act of 2010
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