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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.socialApr 23(source)

Although I'm pleased no new anti-DC riders were added during the DC appropriations bill markup, I'm outraged at the number and scope of the riders that remain in it. Lawmakers from other districts shouldn't dictate DC policy. I'll continue to fight the riders from becoming law.

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

A federal court blocked NPS from removing the 15th St bike lanes, citing a failure to address data showing a 91% drop in bike injuries. The opinion highlights the letter my colleagues and I sent opposing the removal. It's a win for DC & sustainable transit.

Hill Family Biking

@hillfamilybiking.org

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Congratulations to @waba.org for stalling the feds attempt to remove the 15th St bike lanes on the National Mall!

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

Last week was #BlackMaternalHealthWeek. In DC, the mortality rate for infants born to Black mothers is 2x that of Hispanic mothers and 10x that of white mothers. Black women and children deserve equitable health care. We must bridge this gap now. #BMHW26

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

Countless veterans use law school clinical programs for pro bono assistance with their claims waiting to be processed by the VA. Today, I reintroduced my bill to allow the VA to provide funding for these clinics.

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

Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, father of one of my constituents, is an Azerbaijani activist who’s been imprisoned by the Azerbaijani gov for 1,001 days. According to Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, he’s being denied proper medical treatment. I urge Sec. Rubio to secure his release immediately.

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

The release of the FY 27 DC appropriations bill text that includes unacceptable anti-home rule riders today, on Emancipation Day, is a cruel irony. House Republicans have chosen today to remind us that Congress can still impose its own will on DC without the consent of its 700K residents.

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

DC residents were the first to be freed from slavery, 9 months before the Emancipation Proclamation, yet we are the last to continue facing the injustice that sparked America's founding: Taxation without representation. It is time to end this historic wrong. #DCStatehood #EmancipationDay

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

The Potomac River was named America's most endangered river for 2026. The Potomac is DC’s sole drinking water source, unlike other metro areas which have a backup. Congress must increase investments in wastewater infrastructure & identify a secondary water source for the nation’s capital.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

Open post ↗

The Potomac River tops the list of most endangered rivers in the country, according to a newly released report that cites the impacts of a recent sewage spill and data centers in the region. https://wapo.st/4tTS05c

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

Inspectors general play a key role in detecting and preventing the fraud Republicans claim they want to root out, yet the Trump admin has fired 19 IGs. I'll highlight this glaring inconsistency in today's Gov Ops Subcommittee hearing, happening now. bit.ly/4sD9CRH

Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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

I introduced my Emancipation Day resolution to honor the 3,100 enslaved people freed in DC 9 months before the Emancipation Proclamation. I'll continue to defend DC from a federal legislature that actively sabotages it while denying DC autonomy over its own local budget.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 13(source)

Black women die in childbirth at 2-3x the rate of white women, yet 80% of maternal deaths in the US are preventable. I'm proud to cosponsor a resolution led by Rep. Alma Adams, Rep. Lauren Underwood + Senator Cory Booker designating April 11-17 Black Maternal Health Week.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 13(source)

A safe water supply is vital to the environment, National Security, and the stability of daily operations in DC, yet the President's budget proposes $0 to fund DC Waters’ Clean Rivers Project. I secured $8m in funding the last time he tried this, and I'll fight to fund this program again in FY27.

Senator Dick Durbin

@durbin.senate.gov

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President Trump’s proposed budget is a perfect encapsulation of his priorities. Cuts to programs that help Americans afford their groceries, energy bills, & rent. More funding for his war with Iran and mass deportations. This budget puts the President’s ego first and Americans last.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 10(source)

As the federal tax filing deadline nears, I remind the public that DC residents pay more federal taxes per capita than any state in the nation and more overall than 26 states – while being denied voting representation in Congress. This travesty must end. Pass #DCStatehood.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 10(source)

The President's FY ‘27 budget proposal would zero out funding for DCTAG, which makes up the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for DC residents attending state schools. There's no justification for attacking DC students' futures. I'll fight to protect DCTAG.

The Associated Press

@apnews.com

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President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialApr 6(source)

I'm a proud graduate of Dunbar High School in DC, the nation's first public high school for African Americans. Today I introduced my bill to mint coins in honor of its namesake, Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of the most influential African American poets in our nation.

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

I introduced a bill to require health insurers to reimburse custodial parents directly for a child’s medical expenses when a court orders the non-custodial parent to provide the child’s health insurance. Parents shouldn’t have to fight for reimbursement they’re entitled to.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

As the first woman to chair the EEOC and the attorney who represented a group of underpaid women who reported for Newsweek which you might’ve heard about from a series called “Good Girls Revolt,” I've fought my entire career for fair workplaces. Pay equality is worth fighting for. #EqualPayDay

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

At this morning’s Transportation & Infrastructure Committee markup of the ALERT Act, I’ll support strengthening ADS-B transponder requirements — tech that shares GPS data & aircraft trajectories. Strengthening these safeguards saves lives. Watch at 10: bit.ly/4dc6Q1E

Markup | Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMar 25(source)

Today the House passed a bill to create a federal Commission to dictate policies for DC residents, who lack voting representation in Congress and are already subject to Congress repealing their local laws. I’ll fight this bill’s passage in the Senate. #FreeDC

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMar 25(source)

Soon:

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

@eleanornorton.bsky.social

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Trump has called to repeal DC home rule, federalized DC Police, deployed troops + masked agents, terrorized immigrants, demolished the East Wing and closed the Kennedy Center in DC.  The House bill up today will only embolden him. I’ll speak against it at approx 2:00. Watch: live.house.gov

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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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