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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.socialSep 17(source)

DC permits vehicular pursuits with limitations. Unlike DC, 2% of local police departments prohibit vehicular pursuits altogether. Rep. Clay Higgins, who's from Louisiana, thinks he knows better than DC how to strike the proper balance in DC.

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

The substance of this bill is irrelevant, since there is never justification for Congress to legislate on local DC matters. Nevertheless, I'll address it. Vehicular pursuits are inherently dangerous for participants and bystanders, and police often have other options.

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

Since Republicans don't trust DC residents with self-government, they should at least address the longstanding vacancy crisis in the local DC courts, which is harming public safety and access to justice.

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

DC's judicial vacancy crisis isn't due to a failure of the JNC, which meets its deadlines. It exists because the president, and to a larger extend the Senate, don't prioritize local DC judges, regardless of party. One seat on DC's highest court has been vacant since 2013.

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

The JNC provides DC 3 limited roles in the nomination of its local judges. 1) Members of the JNC must be DC residents. 2) DC appoints three of the seven members of the JNC. 3) The JNC's public commend period on applicants allows DC residents to weigh in.

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

The president, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a chamber in which DC has no representation, appoints judges to the local DC courts from a list of candidates recommended by the DC Judicial Nomination Commission.

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

I strongly oppose this bill, which eliminates the District of Columbia’s already small role in the selection of its local judges.

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

The president appoints and Senate confirms local DC judges, selected from a list approved by the DC Judicial Nominating Commission. Lacking senators, the JNC is DC's only role in the selection of its own judges. Today Republicans will vote to strip DC of even this small role.

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

A piece of good news for DC: The text of the CR released yesterday would allow DC to spend its own local funds at its own enacted levels.  The last CR didn't, which resulted in a $1 billion cut to DC's local budget halfway through the fiscal year.

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

DC residents have all the obligations of citizenship, including paying federal taxes, serving on juries and registering with the Selective Service, yet Congress denies them full self-government and voting representation in Congress. The only solution is #DCStatehood.

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

This bill is not only cruel, it is counterproductive. Most incarcerated people return home. The evidence shows that a minor charged as an adult is more likely to reoffend and be violent after release than a minor charged as a juvenile.

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

I strongly oppose charging 14-year-olds as adults. However, whether to amend DC law to reduce or increase the minimum age a minor can be charged as an adult should be a decision for DC alone.

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

DC is not the only jurisdiction with a so-called young adult offender law. Alabama, Florida, Michigan, New York, South Carolina and Vermont have such laws. The sponsor of this bill, Rep. Byron Donalds, represents a district in Florida.

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

Republicans claim DC’s Youth Rehabilitation Act, which this bill would amend, treats adults as juveniles. They are wrong. They either do not understand the Act or are misleading the public about it intentionally.

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

I strongly oppose this undemocratic and paternalistic bill, which amends DC law. The over 700,000 D.C. residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are capable and worthy of governing themselves.

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

The hypocrisy and condescension are palpable in the two anti-DC home rule bills the House is voting on today. I'll speak on both bills today – and I'll forever defend DC's right to govern itself. #FreeDC

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

DC Vote continues to fight to preserve DC’s autonomy. I’m grateful for their leadership and their most recent letter with numerous other national organizations as signatories, opposing any measure that would take away power from DC and calling for #DCStatehood.

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

I'll speak during debate on all four anti-DC home rule bills the House is voting on this week. 700K DC residents are fully capable of governing themselves, and I'll continue to defend that right – tomorrow, Wednesday, and always.

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

The memory of America coming together after 9/11, in a time of great loss and collective grief, gives me hope that we're still capable of such unity. I'll never forget 9/11, the selfless actions of the many first responders, or how inspired I was by the solidarity that followed.

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

DC is enduring an unparalleled wave of attacks on its autonomy and home rule from the federal government. Yesterday's markup is yet another assault in that barrage. Republicans in Congress aren't accountable to DC residents and have no business dictating their local laws. bit.ly/46p8A2K

Norton Statement on Markup of Her Bill to Allow Electronic Transmission of D.C. Legislation to Congress and 13 Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bills

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement on committee passage of her bill to allow the chair of the D.C. Council to transmit legislation to Congress in the fo...

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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
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
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

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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