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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Member of Congress

Norton, Eleanor Holmes

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Bills introduced
1,127
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
17,276
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record
Votes with their party
98%
60 Yea/Nay votes vs. the Democratic majority
Roll-call votes missed
14%
10 of 70 votes
Bills enacted into law
2.9%
31 of 1079 bills they introduced

Based on 70 recorded votes and 1079 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law — a low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

 Time in Congress
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    1993–1995 · Congress 103
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    1995–1997 · Congress 104
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    1991–1993 · Congress 102
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    1997–1999 · Congress 105
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    1999–2001 · Congress 106
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2001–2003 · Congress 107
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2003–2005 · Congress 108
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2005–2007 · Congress 109
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2007–2009 · Congress 110
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2009–2011 · Congress 111
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2011–2013 · Congress 112
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2013–2015 · Congress 113
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2015–2017 · Congress 114
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2017–2019 · Congress 115
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2019–2021 · Congress 116
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2021–2023 · Congress 117
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2023–2025 · Congress 118
  • House of Representatives · District of Columbia
    2025–present · Congress 119
 Washington, DC office

2136 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

 (202) 225-8050

 How they voted recently 20 votes shown
DateVoteQuestionPositionResult
May 15, 2026 H #174 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-8469 Nay Failed Details →
Apr 30, 2026 H #152 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7567 Nay Agreed To Details →
Apr 30, 2026 H #151 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7567 Nay Failed Details →
Apr 30, 2026 H #150 On Agreeing to the Amendment, as Modified · 119-HR-7567 Yea Agreed To Details →
Apr 30, 2026 H #149 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7567 Nay Failed Details →
Apr 30, 2026 H #148 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7567 Yea Agreed To Details →
Apr 30, 2026 H #147 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7567 Nay Failed Details →
Apr 30, 2026 H #146 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7567 Yea Agreed To Details →
Apr 30, 2026 H #145 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7567 Yea Agreed To Details →
Apr 30, 2026 H #144 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7567 Nay Failed Details →
Jan 22, 2026 H #44 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7148 Nay Failed Details →
Jan 22, 2026 H #43 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7148 Nay Failed Details →
Jan 14, 2026 H #27 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7006 Nay Failed Details →
Jan 14, 2026 H #26 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-7006 Nay Failed Details →
Dec 18, 2025 H #354 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-4776 Nay Failed Details →
Dec 18, 2025 H #353 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-4776 Nay Failed Details →
Dec 18, 2025 H #352 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-4776 Nay Failed Details →
Dec 11, 2025 H #327 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-3383 Yea Failed Details →
Dec 11, 2025 H #326 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-3383 Yea Failed Details →
Dec 11, 2025 H #325 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-3383 Nay Failed Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
103-AMENDMENT-941 NOT YET UPDATED Oct 7, 1994 not provided
103-AMENDMENT-940 NOT YET UPDATED Oct 7, 1994 not provided
103-AMENDMENT-841 NOT YET UPDATED Aug 10, 1994 not provided
103-AMENDMENT-190 NOT YET UPDATED Jun 30, 1993 not provided
103-HJRES-206 To designate the month of October 1993 and October 1994 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month". May 27, 1993 Health
103-HR-1834 To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession of a handgun or ammunition by, or… Apr 22, 1993 Crime and Law Enforcement
103-HR-1833 To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the private transfer of a handgun or ammunition … Apr 22, 1993 Crime and Law Enforcement
103-HR-1632 To amend title 11, District of Columbia Code, to remove gender-specific references. Apr 1, 1993 Government Operations and Politics
103-HR-1633 District of Columbia Judicial Reorganization Act of 1993 Apr 1, 1993 Law
103-HR-1631 District of Columbia Justice Reform Act of 1994 Apr 1, 1993 Law
103-HR-1464 Equal Surety Bond Opportunity Act Mar 24, 1993 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
103-HCONRES-59 Expressing the sense of Congress that any health care reform program enacted by Congress should not… Mar 4, 1993 Health
103-HR-1232 To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive the application to the District of Co… Mar 4, 1993 Health
102-HR-5870 District of Columbia Land Use Notification Act of 1992 Aug 12, 1992 Public Lands and Natural Resources
102-HR-5713 Professional Sports Franchise Stabilization Act of 1992 Jul 29, 1992 Sports and Recreation
102-HR-4718 New Columbia Admission Act Mar 31, 1992 Government Operations and Politics
102-AMENDMENT-342 NOT YET UPDATED Oct 23, 1991 not provided
102-HR-3534 Equal Surety Bond Opportunity Act Oct 9, 1991 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
102-HR-3536 Small Business Access to Surety Bonding Survey Act of 1991 Oct 9, 1991 Commerce
102-HJRES-320 Authorizing the government of the District of Columbia to establish, in the District of Columbia or… Aug 2, 1991 Public Lands and Natural Resources
102-HR-3266 To remove the exemption from property taxes of property of an international organization used for c… Aug 2, 1991 Taxation
102-HR-2719 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the repatriation of the remains of veterans w… Jun 20, 1991 Armed Forces and National Security
102-HJRES-278 Designating July 4, 1991, as "July 4th Family Celebration Day". Jun 19, 1991 Families
102-HR-2694 To amend title 11, District of Columbia Code, to remove gender-specific references. Jun 19, 1991 Government Operations and Politics
102-HR-2482 New Columbia Admission Act May 29, 1991 Government Operations and Politics
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
102-HCONRES-216 Concerning the use of forced labor in Chinese prisons. Oct 8, 1991
102-HCONRES-215 Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to paid leave for working parents for the purpose of … Oct 2, 1991
102-HCONRES-211 To call on the President to take all available actions to encourage a lasting cease-fire in Yugosla… Sep 26, 1991
102-HCONRES-192 To establish a Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress. Jul 31, 1991
102-HCONRES-188 Concerning freedom of emigration and travel for Syrian Jews. Jul 25, 1991
102-HCONRES-184 Regarding the regulation of steel product imports into the United States from the Union of South Af… Jul 17, 1991
102-HCONRES-177 Calling for a United States policy of strengthening and maintaining indefinitely the current Intern… Jul 9, 1991
102-HCONRES-172 Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the booklet entitled "Our American Government" a… Jun 20, 1991
102-HCONRES-168 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a portion of Iraq's frozen assets be released to UNICEF f… Jun 18, 1991
102-HCONRES-163 Commending the Coast Guard for its important role in the Persian Gulf Conflict and urging the peopl… Jun 5, 1991
102-HCONRES-162 To express the sense of the Congress that the President should consider certain factors in 1992 bef… Jun 4, 1991
102-HCONRES-161 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the American public should observe the 100th anniversary … Jun 3, 1991
102-HCONRES-160 Federal Government Freedom of Speech Restoration Resolution May 29, 1991
102-HCONRES-156 Concerning the emancipation of the Baha'i community of Iran. May 21, 1991
102-HCONRES-152 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Austr… May 15, 1991
102-HCONRES-147 Thanking and commending this Nation's Federal civilian employees for their contributions to Operati… May 8, 1991
102-HCONRES-144 To express the sense of Congress that, in any Act of Congress authorizing appropriations for Federa… May 7, 1991
102-HCONRES-131 Expressing support for humanitarian, refugee, and emergency relief assistance for the refugees and … Apr 18, 1991
102-HCONRES-130 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the awarding of contracts for the rebuilding of Kuwa… Apr 18, 1991
102-HCONRES-126 Concerning United States sanctions against South Africa. Apr 16, 1991
102-HCONRES-118 Concerning the Arab boycott against Israel. Apr 11, 1991
102-HCONRES-111 Urging the President and the United States Trade Representative not to propose or support the inclu… Mar 22, 1991
102-HCONRES-101 Expressing the sense of the Congress that telephone directories within the eastern and midwestern U… Mar 20, 1991
102-HCONRES-22 Condemning the deliberate and systematic activities of the military authority in Suriname to subver… Jan 9, 1991
102-HCONRES-18 Expressing the sense of the Congress of the desirability of promoting energy efficiency and conserv… Jan 3, 1991