Eleanor Holmes Norton

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Norton voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Economics and Public Finance 6% · 1 of 17 party 0%
2. Armed Forces & National Security 4% · 1 of 27 party 0%

Where Norton broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 21, 2026

  Norton Introduces ‘Mary Church Terrell Day’ Resolution, Honoring the Life of Civil Rights and Women's Rights Activist

  Introduced resolution designating September 23, 2026, as Mary Church Terrell Day.

  “Mary Church Terrell is remembered for the battles she fought here in the District of Columbia to build a more equal America, particularly for Black women.”

  Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 15, 2026

  Norton, Van Hollen, Wicker Introduce No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

  Introduced bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the U.S. Capitol complex.

  “Permanent fencing would send an un-American message to the nation and the world, transforming the Capitol from a place that's accessible to the people it serves into a fortress that locks them out.”

  Protecting Presidential Memorials ActGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 15, 2026

  Norton, Van Hollen Introduce No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

  Introduced bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the U.S. Capitol complex.

  “Permanent fencing would send an un-American message to the nation and the world, transforming the Capitol from a place that's accessible to the people it serves into a fortress that locks them out.”

  Protecting Presidential Memorials ActGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 9, 2026

  Norton Introduces Resolution to Designate September as ‘National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month’

  As students return to campus for the fall semester, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her annual resolution to designate September as “National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.”

  “September is an appropriate time to focus the nation’s attention on campus sexual assault as students return to college and begin a new academic year. Designating September as ‘National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month’ would give colleges and universities an important opportunity to strengthen prevention efforts,…”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 8, 2026

  Norton Introduces Bill to Extend Educational Benefits to Dependent Parents of Servicemembers

  Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to expand education benefits to dependent parents of servicemembers and veterans.

  “Parents of servicemembers make enormous sacrifices to support their children’s service, often stepping in to care for their grandchildren while their sons and daughters are deployed overseas.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 3, 2026

  Norton Statement on the Passing of Her Friend Gloria Steinem

  Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released the following statement on the death of Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist writer and organizer, who Norton knew as a friend and fellow activist for more than 50 years.

  “In 2013 I received the 'Gloria Award' from the Ms. Foundation, named after Ms. Magazine, which Gloria founded and I regularly contributed to. I said then that an award named after my friend should come with a receipt attached saying 'Keep on earning it.'”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Norton voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 114 (House median 25) · cosponsored 1974 (median 289), 1033 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Law.

• H.Res. 1571 Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10396 No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1518 Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.Education · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1502 Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.International Affairs · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10172 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for survivors' and dependents' educational assistance to the dependent parent of a person who dies of a service-connected disability or has a total and permanent service-connected disability, and for other purposes.Extends educational assistance to dependent parents of deceased or disabled service members. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 27, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1485 Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2026, as "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1480 Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding the anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attack.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10062 Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee

How often Norton voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Norton’s campaign raised $54K: $2K (3%) from individuals and $12K (22%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $0.

Through Jan 25, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Norton

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 7.

1. Amalgamated Transit Union Labor union PAC
2. American Trucking Associations Trade association PAC
3. Transportation Intermediaries Association Trade association PAC