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At-large representative for District of Columbia

Born

June 13, 1937

Age 89

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

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Voting Record — 66

Yes14%

No76%

Present0%

Not Voting11%

Party align97%

Cross-party2%

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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 · 114 sponsored · 1163 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJul 8(source)

I introduced a bill to preserve 22 Civil War Defenses, which include forts, batteries and rifle trenches which created a ring of protection for DC during the Civil War, located in DC, MD and VA. These defenses should be preserved for the benefits of education & inspiration for future generations.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJul 4(source)

On no other holiday is our nation's inequitable treatment of DC more deeply felt than on July 4th. #DCStatehood won't come under my watch, but my hope is that I've equipped the next generation of DC's leaders to finally achieve what the 700K residents of our nation's capital have always deserved.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJul 1(source)

Public property should be open to the public. We should not leave citizens to peer at their own democracy from behind fences when there are less restrictive ways to achieve security. As I've done for the Capitol and SCOTUS, I'll introduce a bill to prohibit permanent fencing at Lafayette Square.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJun 29(source)

If we want people leaving prison to be stable, productive members of their communities, we must ensure their physical and mental health struggles are addressed while they’re incarcerated. I introduced a bill to prohibit BOP from charging copays for health care visits.

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

From giving DC the same access to service academies as states to giving DC mayor the same authority over the DCNG that the govs of states & territories have, these common-sense amendments will bring us closer to equality with the states and expand DC's power to decide how to use its own resources.

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

I filed several common-sense, pro-DC amendments to the FY 27 NDAA at the Rules Committee.

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

People Magazine has named my legislative assistant Raya Kenney as one of its “Heroes Among Us.” As a 5th grader Raya contacted my office with the idea for a bill to honor Women who Worked on the Home Front in WWII. I introduced the bill, which was signed into law in 2023.

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

Security is not only about reducing lives lost. It's also about safeguarding the institutions, freedoms and values that anchor our country. I introduced my bill to create a commission to recommend ways to maintain our tradition of openness while responding to security threats.

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

DC's local courts have faced a perpetual judicial vacancy crisis because nominees are stuck waiting for Senate confirmation while the Senate prioritizes confirming federal judges. Today, Senator Van Hollen and I introduced a bill to streamline the process and improve access to justice.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJun 11(source)

A third video depicts three National Guard members aggressively detaining a woman who was seated on a bench outside a private residence. www.instagram.com/reels/DZLI5H...

Free DC on Instagram: "BREAKING: Newly released footage from a home security camera in DC shows three National Guard members tackle a woman to the ground, put her in handcuffs, and detain her seemingl...

30K likes, 5,675 comments - freedcproject on June 4, 2026: "BREAKING: Newly released footage from a home security camera in DC shows three National Guard members tackle a woman to the ground, put her ...

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJun 11(source)

A second video shows a group of National Guard personnel gathered around a ballot drop box, with one individual stating that they had not received instructions to avoid the vicinity of drop boxes. bit.ly/3SzYrwx

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJun 11(source)

One video shows a room of National Guard members with the DC flag spread on the ground with what appear to be Sharpie markers on top, suggesting the soldiers intended to sign the flag. Soldiers have historically signed + kept captured flags from enemy territories as war trophies. bit.ly/4xjpSLf

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJun 11(source)

Federal officials deployed thousands of National Guard personnel into DC without the consent of the District's elected government. Recent reports and videos raise serious questions about the Guard's conduct in DC, and I intend to get answers.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJun 8(source)

Thank you to UDC for recognizing my longstanding support of the university today. It has been a privilege to champion the only public university in our nation's capital as it educates and empowers the next generation of leaders, public servants, and changemakers.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJun 8(source)

Sexual harassment remains a pervasive problem in workplaces across the country. As the first woman to chair the EEOC, I introduced my bill to create a national commission to combat workplace sexual harassment. Workers shouldn't bear the burden of exposing these failures alone.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

Watch at 10:30: bit.ly/4o17n9W

Hearing | Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

I'll question GAO Director Collins this morning about progress implementing recommendations from a helicopter noise study I got included in the 2024 FAA reauthorization. Helicopter noise can be damaging to health, quality of life, and even the structural integrity of homes.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJun 2(source)

Lacking equal treatment ourselves, DC is a natural ally in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, inclusion, and protections. And we show it! Happy Pride Month, DC.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJun 2(source)

Rock Creek Park is one of our nation's great public treasures. I introduced my bill to rename it as "Rock Creek National Park" to appropriately recognize its national significance.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMay 28(source)

Closing two federal childcare centers with less than 3 months' notice is a direct, cruel attack on the National Capital Region workforce. I joined my National Capital Region colleagues to insist that USDA Sec. Rollins find a new provider before the scheduled closure in July.

Rep. Jamie Raskin

@raskin.house.gov

Open post ↗

The Trump Administration is abruptly closing two USDA childcare centers for federal workers, giving families less than three months to make new arrangements for their kids. If this administration is so “pro-family,” then USDA should immediately reverse this action.

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Sponsored Bills(114)

H. Res. 1571 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", …
H.R. 10396 (119th)
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to install new permanent fencing around the United Stat…
H. Res. 1518 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as National Campus Sexual Assault A…
H. Res. 1502 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Peace Month" and calling on Con…
H.R. 10172 (119th)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for survivors' and dependents' …

Cosponsored Bills(1163)

H. Con. Res. 120 (119th)
Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "Natio…
Joined: 2026-09-24
H.R. 10595 (119th)
To subject certain private funds to joint and several liability with respect to the liabilit…
Joined: 2026-09-24
H.R. 10557 (119th)
To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits fro…
Joined: 2026-09-24
H.R. 10563 (119th)
To prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government without explicit statutory auth…
Joined: 2026-09-24
H. Res. 1580 (119th)
Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "Natio…
Joined: 2026-09-24

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Voting History

66 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
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	YES	✕↔	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-05-15	H.R. 8469 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
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

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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