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At a Glance
Seat
At-large representative for District of Columbia
Born
June 13, 1937
Age 88
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 — 51
Yes10%
No77%
Present0%
Not Voting14%
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
14 recent posts · 91 sponsored · 950 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMar 4(source)
DC’s own Raya Kenney was featured in the film “Women of World War II: The Untold Stories.”   Raya inspired my bill to authorize a memorial honoring women who worked on the home front in WWII, signed into law in 2023.   You can watch the film here: to.pbs.org/41G73DZ
Women of World War II: The Untold Stories
Meet the women who were the “secret weapon” that won the war and changed the world in the process.
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialMar 3(source)
The Trump admin's war against federal employees includes plans to relocate agencies outside the National Capital Region. From experience, we know this would mean losing seasoned federal workers and a decline in the services Americans rely on.   I'm fighting back.   More: bit.ly/3DgI9l2
Norton Introduces Bill to Prohibit Relocation of Agency Headquarters Outside the National Capital Region
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act, which would prohibit the relocation of any fede...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 28(source)
After two recent alarming security failures and reports that DOGE employees are sharing sensitive gov information via insecure channels, I joined the Oversight DOGE Subcommittee Democrats and @SenWarren in opening an investigation. More: bit.ly/4h1JKZV
Norton, House Oversight Committee Members, and Warren Open Investigation Into DOGE.gov After Alarming Failures to Protect Sensitive National Security Information
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), and the other Democrat...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)
Most federal and state courts allow people 70+ to opt out of jury service.   I introduced a bill to allow the same option for DC residents summoned by the DC Superior Court.   Only Congress can amend the title of the DC Code governing the DC courts.   bit.ly/4ifk50U
Norton Introduces Bill to Allow D.C. Residents 70 and Older to Opt Out of Local Jury Duty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill today to allow individuals who are 70 and older to opt out of jury duty in the D.C. Superior Court.
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)
After the midair collision near DCA that killed 67 people, I wrote DoD to urge that they permanently cease helicopter flights for most VIPs in the National Capital Region.   The convenience of gov officials should not take precedence over safety.   More: bit.ly/3XgWTas
After Deadly Midair Collision Near DCA, Norton Urges DoD to Permanently Cease Helicopter Flights of Most VIPs in NCR
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that killed 67 people, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) wrote Secretary of Defense Pete Heg...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 20(source)
President Trump’s call for a federal takeover of DC is anti-democratic, based on falsehoods, and patronizing to more than 700,000 residents. It’s also evidence of our historic progress toward #DCStatehood Statement: bit.ly/3QqCiN2
Norton Statement on Trump’s Call for Federal Government Takeover of D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said today that President Trump’s derogatory comments calling for a federal “takeover” of D.C. are anti-democratic, based on misinformatio...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 18(source)
After receiving conflicting information on DoD's policy re: aircraft transponder use in the National Capital Region, I wrote DoD for clarification. The transponders are a critical tool to communicate navigational system problems to control towers and other aircraft. bit.ly/4hIPA3l
Norton Asks Department of Defense to Clarify Policy on Department’s Use of Transponders on Aircraft in the National Capital Region
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After receiving recent reports that the Department of Defense (DoD) has asserted that ADS-B, a type of transponder used to communicate GPS data and project aircraft trajectory, is e...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 14(source)
Although Frederick Douglass didn’t know his actual birthday, he celebrated it on Valentine’s Day. My #DCStatehood bill would name our 51st state "Washington, Douglass Commonwealth" to honor his work on equal rights for DC. Statement: bit.ly/4hCeH89
Norton Celebrates Birthday of Frederick Douglass, D.C. Voting Rights Champion
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) celebrated what is recognized as famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass' 206th birthday. Like many enslaved, Douglass did not know hi...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 14(source)
Trump's recent EO to cut federal employees, limit hiring, and install a DOGE "Team Lead" at each agency is dangerous, unlawful, and harmful to all Americans. Statement: bit.ly/4gXnL6x
Norton Statement on Trump Executive Order Attacking Federal Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order to cut federal employees, limit future federal hires to o...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 12(source)
Federal employees deserve praise for their expertise, dedication and service, not denigration.   Head to my website for information about organizations dedicated to assisting our diligent federal workers as they face unprecedented attacks.   bit.ly/4aYMbuN
Resources for Federal Workers
Since January 20, President Donald Trump and advisors like Elon Musk have taken aggressive, sweeping actions to attack the federal workforce, which will harm all Americans who count on Social Secur
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 12(source)
DC provides state, county, and city-level services for its residents, who pay full federal taxes.   I introduced my bill to ensure DC is treated fairly by making it eligible for the federal funding that goes to each of these levels of government.   More: bit.ly/3EuFqF5
Norton Introduces Bill to Help Ensure D.C. is Deemed Eligible for Federal Funding Going to States, Counties and Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced a bill to amend Title 1 of the United States Code to deem D.C. as both a state and political subdivision of a state – such as a city o...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 11(source)
A Sen from UT and a Rep from TN have introduced bills to repeal #DCHomeRule, which would deprive DC of a local government.   As when they were previously introduced, I will defeat these antidemocratic bills. #DCstatehood   Statement: bit.ly/3EyJ00J
Norton Calls Out Bills to Repeal D.C. Home Rule Act, Says They Show Progress Toward D.C. Statehood
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said today that news that Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Congressman Andrew Ogles (R-TN) have introduced bills to repeal the District of Colu...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)@eleanornorton.bsky.socialFeb 11(source)
During Black History Month, Senator Cory Booker and I introduced our bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the approx. 200K African American troops who served with the Union in the Civil War.   More: bit.ly/3EuKx7Y
Norton, Booker Reintroduce Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to the 200,000 African Americans Who Fought to Preserve the Union in the Civil War
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced their bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the approximately 200,000 African Americans ...
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Voting History
51 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-01-22H.R. 7148 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-01-22H.R. 7148 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-01-14H.R. 7006 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-01-14H.R. 7006 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNOYES✕Agreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-09-10H.R. 3838 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Agreed to
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-09-04H.R. 4553 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNOT_VOTINGNO—Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNOT_VOTINGNO—Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNOT_VOTINGNO—Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNOT_VOTINGNO—Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNOT_VOTINGNO—Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNOT_VOTINGNO—Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNOT_VOTINGNO—Failed
2025-06-25H.R. 3944 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-06-04H.R. 2483 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Failed
2025-03-27H.R. 1048 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-03-27H.R. 1048 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-03-27H.R. 1048 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓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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