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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.socialJan 20(source)

Barring commercial filming at the Capitol, one of the world's most recognizable symbols of democracy, is inconsistent with our country's values. I introduced my bill to allow commercial filming throughout the grounds of the Capitol complex when the House and Senate are out of session.

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

I'm pleased the Senate passed funding for two of the community projects I championed: ✅$1.8m for water infrastructure projects ✅$1m for research equipment at Georgetown I'll continue to secure federal investments for DC.

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

Although I was able to get 17/20 anti-DC provisions stripped from the DC approps bill the House passed and secure a historic DCTAG increase, the remaining riders once again impose policies on 700K DC residents without their consent. The ultimate remedy is #DCStatehood.

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

Although I’m disappointed that two anti-DC riders remain in the DC appropriations bill passed by Rules yesterday, I’m encouraged that 17 harmful riders were stripped from the House’s original text. I'll keep fighting to protect DC’s right to govern itself.

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

The House Rules Committee will consider the DC appropriations bill today ahead of tomorrow's expected House vote. Watch the hearing at 2:00 pm: bit.ly/4qSeLoy

Rules Committee Meeting on H.R. 7006

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJan 12(source)

As neither federal nor DC gov entities, the local DC Courts and Public Defender Service sometimes fall through the regulatory cracks. I introduced a bill to explicitly apply a local anti-discrimination law to the DC Courts and PDS.

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

Federal law enforcement should protect communities, not terrorize them. DC has seen its own troubling ICE actions that jeopardize trust and public safety. Federal agencies must protect public safety, respect civil rights, and be held accountable when they don’t.

The Guardian

@theguardian.com

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Minneapolis shooting latest: demonstrations and vigils across US after Minnesota woman fatally shot by ICE agent

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialJan 7(source)

I introduced the District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act to ensure DC is treated fairly in federal infrastructure funding. The bill would make DC eligible for funding under four specific federal transportation and infrastructure programs, the same way states are.

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

Today marks the 5th anniversary of the January 6th insurrection. While the Trump administration rewrites history over what transpired, our wounds from what happened that day are as fresh as ever.

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

After learning that a DC resident had been robbed in the parking lot of a postal facility, I introduced a bill to require security cameras at all USPS facilities. These cameras can deter crime and assist in arrests and prosecutions. More: bit.ly/4pp7Hi3

Norton Introduces Bill to Require Security Cameras at All USPS Facilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill on Tuesday to require the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to install security cameras at all USPS facilities to protect USPS ...

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

Merry Christmas, DC. May this season bring you time with loved ones, renewed hope, and the strength of community that makes DC a special place.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialDec 24(source)

Yesterday I introduced my bill to allow DC to set the pay for its Chief Financial Officer. If every municipality in the nation sets the pay for their local officials, so should DC.

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

Today, I introduced a bill to expand the reasons a newly separated federal employee can withdraw from their TSP account without a penalty. Nobody should experience financial hardship due to changes in their life.

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

Happy Chanukkah to everyone in D.C. and around the world who celebrates! May this year’s Festival of Lights bring you joy and happiness.

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

The House Committee on Natural Resources just passed the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act, an anti-D.C. autonomy bill that allows the federal government to meddle in D.C.’s local affairs. I will continue to protect D.C. and defeat this bill.

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

Congratulations to Shivaj Raman from St. Alban's school, whose app Divendo was chosen to represent DC in this year's Congressional App Challenge!  Divendo is a personal finance app for younger users to teach them about investing and money management.

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

Marijuana is legal in 40 states, yet people in federally funded housing can still be evicted for using it. I introduced a bill with Senator Booker to fix this and align federal law with the 90% of Americans who support legal medical marijuana.

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

At this morning’s Aviation hearing, I’ll press the FAA Administrator on whether the FAA supports an NDAA provision allowing helicopters near DCA to fly without transponders.  The helicopter involved in January’s deadly crash near DCA was flying with its transponder off. Watch at 10:

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Democrats

@transportdems.bsky.social

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Today, FAA Administrator Bedford will be asked to provide more transparency on: ❌ ATC improvements ❌Cancelling flights during the shutdown ❌Responding to the tragic mid-air DCA collision T&I Democrats will hold the FAA accountable. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aXh...

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialDec 12(source)

I was pleased to join my colleagues in calling for full funding of the Federal Defender Services program. This program is vital to ensuring protections guaranteed by the Constitution, including the Sixth Amendment.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialDec 9(source)

As increasingly more U.S. citizens have been unlawfully detained by ICE, I used today’s Oversight Democratic shadow hearing to raise concern about these unconstitutional violations. As a constitutional lawyer and lifelong civil rights advocate, I am always working to protect the constitution.

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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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