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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

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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 · 956 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 22(source)

We know you don't care, Scott. The same is true of the president and Republican members of Congress, who don’t represent DC. This clip encapsulates why we need #DCStatehood: It’s the only way DC will permanently escape having policies it disagrees with being forced on its 700K+ residents.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 21(source)

If public safety were the goal instead of the pretext for seizing control of local DC resources, federal support would be directed towards violence prevention. Instead, troops are guarding monuments and the National Mall. Lowering crime isn’t the goal here – control is. More: bit.ly/41TuY2t

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Senator Mark Warner@markwarner.bsky.socialAug 20(source)

Washington DC’s 700,000+ residents deserve federal representation. DC statehood now.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 20(source)

Notably, 8/10 people in DC oppose Trump's law enforcement surge and the unlawful federalization of MPD.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 20(source)

Trump's rhetoric characterizing DC as crime-ridden is contradicted by both the objective numbers and the subjective experience of DC residents, according to a new WaPo poll. The number of residents who say crime is a serious problem dropped by 34% since last year.

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Residents of Washington, D.C., overwhelmingly oppose President Trump’s takeover of the D.C. police and the presence of federal law enforcement and the National Guard on District streets, a new poll found.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 20(source)

Aiming to attend one of our nation's prestigious military service academies? Applications for nominations are due November 3. We'll announce details about our in-person Service Academy Night event in the days to come. Stay tuned. More: bit.ly/4lAjLek

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 20(source)

After federal law enforcement were filmed in DC using excessive force, obscuring their own faces and refusing to identify their agency, @RepDonBeyer and I announced we'll reintroduce our bill requiring body and dashboard cameras when Congress returns. More: bit.ly/3HHTrkA

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

When roving gangs of law enforcement conduct violent arrests, obscuring their faces and refusing to identify themselves, people eat out less. The president's partisan political play is hurting real people, including workers and small business owners in the restaurant industry.

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

Attention DC middle and high school students: The annual Congressional App Challenge has begun! Submissions must be created between October 24, 2024 and October 30, 2025. Details here: bit.ly/3JsAKSp

Congressional App Challenge

The App Challenge is an annual, nationwide event intended to engage students' creativity and encourage their participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.

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

DC pays the most in federal income taxes per capita in the nation, yet DC was excluded from a health program in the BBB, likely depriving the District of $100s of millions. I introduced a bill to make DC eligible, the same way states are.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 16(source)

What makes DC’s ordeal this week even worse? Trump is using DC as a stage and DC residents as props in a political play to distract from his Epstein problem. This is unacceptable.

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Oversight Dems@oversightdemocrats.bsky.socialAug 15(source)

Trump seized control of DC to distract from the Epstein files. The political games must stop. Today, House and Senate Democrats, led by Ranking Member Robert Garcia, introduced a resolution to put an end to Trump’s takeover of DC.

Democrats introduce measure to terminate Trump's D.C. takeover

The Democratic lawmakers are arguing that Trump overstepped his authority in federalizing the D.C. police.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 15(source)

I was pleased to support DC's defense of home rule by attending today's hearing in the lawsuit DC filed against the Trump Administration. Although DOJ rightfully restored control of MPD to DC Police Chief Smith, we must pass the legislation I introduced to end the unlawful federalization of MPD.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 15(source)

Jamie, thank you for your enduring support for DC.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govAug 15(source)

Trump can't militarize the capital city to distract us from his refusal to release the Epstein file. Today @eleanornorton.bsky.social, @robertgarcia.bsky.social, @vanhollen.senate.gov and I are introducing legislation to end Trump’s hostile and lawless takeover of D.C.’s police force.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 15(source)

I applaud DC for taking legal action to end the president's unlawful attempt to seize control of MPD. On the same day DC is asserting its rights in court, I introduced legislation with my colleagues to end this egregious and unlawful federalization. DC is united in our resistance.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 15(source)

No emergency exists in DC that the president did not create himself, and he is not using MPD for federal purposes, as required by law. I introduced legislation with RM Raskin, RM Garcia, & Senator Van Hollen to end the unlawful and unprecedented federalization of MPD.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 15(source)

I love the spirit of DC. Its people are passionate, we are involved, and we speak up loudly when we've been wronged. Nothing and no one can convince us we don't deserve all the rights and privileges of Americans who happen to live across a state line.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 14(source)

MPD is funded by local DC taxpayers. I will not allow a bill to progress that would force DC to fund a local police force for the president to use indefinitely. Rep. Ogles' bill is yet another extreme attack on DC home rule. This will not stand.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialAug 14(source)

Yes indeed.

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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(956)

H.R. 8802 (119th)
To provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended the United States Capitol d…
Joined: 2026-05-13
H.R. 8786 (119th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with r…
Joined: 2026-05-13
H. Res. 1280 (119th)
Supporting the designation the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "Taiwanese American H…
Joined: 2026-05-13
H. Res. 1283 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ''National Physical Fitness and Sports…
Joined: 2026-05-13
H.R. 8752 (119th)
To improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-12

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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

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