Eleanor Holmes Norton

Delegate for District of Columbia

Eleanor Norton, Delegate for the District of Columbia, has written and cosponsored bills to give the District of Columbia the same treatment as states, to fund health research and testing and public schools, to widen access to voting, and to block new courthouse and Capitol fence construction.

Voted on 78 of the 85 roll calls open to them. Wrote 114 bills and resolutions; of the 95 bills, 1 passed a chamber, none has become law yet. Cosponsored 2016 bills.

Delegates and the Resident Commissioner can vote on the House floor only on some amendments.