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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

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 — 61

Yes15%

No74%

Present0%

Not Voting12%

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 · 97 sponsored · 1030 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

States and territories have full control over their criminal justice systems. DC deserves the same, but currently only the president can grant clemency for DC crimes. I introduced a bill to give the DC mayor the authority to grant clemency in these cases.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialOct 3(source)

Shutdown Day 3: Republicans refuse to end the health care crisis they started, so federal workers are working without pay — or they're barred from working at all. This shutdown is reckless and harmful to DC. My office is still open and working on behalf of DC residents.

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

Shutdown Day 2: After months of making life harder and more expensive, President Trump and Republicans have shut down the government—because they refuse to protect Americans’ health care. My office is still open and working for DC residents.

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

I wish those who celebrate a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur.

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

Shutdown Day 1: Regardless of how long Republicans keep the federal government shut down, my office will remain open and working on behalf of DC residents.

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

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, I would like to acknowledge the contributions from D.C.’s Hispanic community, which add to the rich and vibrant culture of our city.

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.

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Sponsored Bills(97)

H.R. 9386 (119th)
To establish the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security.
H.R. 9362 (119th)
To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of …
H.R. 9198 (119th)
To create a national commission to combat workplace sexual harassment, and for other purpose…
H.R. 9104 (119th)
To redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park.
H.R. 9038 (119th)
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to install permanent fencing around the United States S…

Cosponsored Bills(1030)

H.R. 9408 (119th)
To amend chapter 15 of title 28, United States Code, with respect to documentation requireme…
Joined: 2026-06-23
H.R. 9399 (119th)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for criminal penalties for a person who pr…
Joined: 2026-06-23
H.R. 9400 (119th)
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Americans who were active in rescuing …
Joined: 2026-06-23
H. Res. 1380 (119th)
Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Joined: 2026-06-23
H. Res. 1373 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2026, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids)…
Joined: 2026-06-18

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Voting History

61 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
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
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	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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