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At-large representative for District of Columbia

Born

June 13, 1937

Age 88

Phone

(202) 225-8050

Office

2136 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20510

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|District of Columbia at-large

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton is an American politician, lawyer, and human rights activist. Norton is a congressional delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, where she has represented the District of Columbia since 1991 as a member of the Democratic Party. She is serving an eighteenth term in the United States House of Representatives.

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Voting Record — 51

Yes10%

No77%

Present0%

Not Voting14%

Party align98%

Cross-party0%

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Eleanor Holmes Norton

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratDistrict of Columbia at-large

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Eleanor Holmes's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 91 sponsored · 952 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 30(source)

Republicans control the House, Senate + White House, and unfortunately they're on course to shut down the government tonight. My office will remain open to assist constituents. More information + resources about the shutdown for DC residents: bit.ly/46vrNB1

Impact of a Government Shutdown

Funding for the federal government expires at midnight on September 30. To help you plan for a possible federal government shutdown, my office has prepared answers to these frequently asked questions. You can also contact my office at (202) 225-8050.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 30(source)

DC’s justice system should not be subject to a federal government shutdown. That is why I introduced my bill to exempt our court system and all federal agencies with jurisdiction only over DC matters from the shutdown.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 23(source)

Mary Church Terrell, a graduate of my high school alma mater, demanded a more equal America for everybody, especially Black women, at a time when women of all races experienced discrimination. I introduced a resolution to designate September 23 "Mary Church Terrell Day."

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 23(source)

As students return to campuses, I introduced my resolution to designate September as “National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.” Nowhere in our society is sexual assault as prevalent as it is on college campuses, and nowhere should such conduct be least expected.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 19(source)

Today I introduced my universal Pre-K bill.  Considering the staggering cost of day care, the inaccessibility of early childhood education and the opportunity that early education offers to improve a child’s chances of success, schooling for 3 and 4 year olds is overdue.

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DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb@dcattorneygeneral.bsky.socialSep 18(source)

📌 DC laws should be written by people who know how DC works.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 19(source)

Today, ahead of International Day of Peace, I introduced a resolution designating September as National Peace Month. The resolution was inspired by 2nd graders from Horace Mann Elementary School in NW DC.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 18(source)

Republicans can never undo the last seven months DC spent implementing the draconian cut.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 18(source)

Republicans keep saying that their FY 2026 CR fixes the $1.1b cut they made to DC’s local budget in the March CR. They’re misleading the public. The Senate passed a bill to restore that funding in March. It’s been sitting on the Speaker’s desk since then.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 18(source)

#DCStatehood

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 18(source)

Today's Oversight hearing shouldn't be scheduled. 700K+ DC residents should already have the protections of statehood. But since Republicans are determined to use our time to question and disparage DC's laws, I used today's hearing as a platform to argue for #DCStatehood.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

These offensive anti-home rule bills were introduced and passed by members of Congress who do not represent DC, who are not accountable to DC residents, and who have no mandate to substitute their own policy judgments for laws that were democratically enacted by the District.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

The sponsor of the bill to eliminate DC's role in selecting our own judges doesn't understand how the DC courts work.  DC courts do, in fact, deal with all local matters, including traffic tickets.  DC laws should be written by people who know how DC works.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

DC residents have all the obligations of American citizenship, pay federal taxes, serve on juries and register with the Selective Service, yet Congress denies them full local self-government and voting representation in Congress. The remedy is #DCStatehood.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

DC permits vehicular pursuits with limitations. Unlike DC, 2% of local police departments prohibit vehicular pursuits altogether. Rep. Clay Higgins, who's from Louisiana, thinks he knows better than DC how to strike the proper balance in DC.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

The substance of this bill is irrelevant, since there is never justification for Congress to legislate on local DC matters. Nevertheless, I'll address it. Vehicular pursuits are inherently dangerous for participants and bystanders, and police often have other options.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

Since Republicans don't trust DC residents with self-government, they should at least address the longstanding vacancy crisis in the local DC courts, which is harming public safety and access to justice.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

DC's judicial vacancy crisis isn't due to a failure of the JNC, which meets its deadlines. It exists because the president, and to a larger extend the Senate, don't prioritize local DC judges, regardless of party. One seat on DC's highest court has been vacant since 2013.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

The JNC provides DC 3 limited roles in the nomination of its local judges. 1) Members of the JNC must be DC residents. 2) DC appoints three of the seven members of the JNC. 3) The JNC's public commend period on applicants allows DC residents to weigh in.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

The president, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a chamber in which DC has no representation, appoints judges to the local DC courts from a list of candidates recommended by the DC Judicial Nomination Commission.

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Sponsored Bills(91)

H.R. 8731 (119th)
To provide a short-term disability insurance program for Federal employees for disabilities …
H.R. 8663 (119th)
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of w…
H. Res. 1244 (119th)
Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood …
H.R. 8420 (119th)
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school p…
H. Res. 1180 (119th)
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation'…

Cosponsored Bills(952)

H.R. 8752 (119th)
To improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-12
H.R. 8744 (119th)
To prohibit the import of certain goods produced, sourced, made, or otherwise derived from d…
Joined: 2026-05-12
H.R. 8734 (119th)
To express the Sense of Congress with respect to safety of medication abortion and Federal p…
Joined: 2026-05-11
H. Res. 1268 (119th)
Recognizing the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Postpartum Awareness …
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Res. 1266 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" and rec…
Joined: 2026-05-07

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Voting History

51 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3383 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3383 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3383 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	YES	✕	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Failed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-06-04	H.R. 2483 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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