Eleanor Holmes Norton — U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large
Eleanor Holmes Norton is a Democrat Representative representing District of Columbia (at-large), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | District of Columbia |
| District | DC-At-Large |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1937-06-13 |
| Bioguide ID | N000147 |
Election & Term History
Eleanor Holmes Norton has held 18 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1991.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-01-03 – 1993-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 1993-01-05 – 1995-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 1995-01-04 – 1997-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 1997-01-07 – 1999-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 1999-01-06 – 2001-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2001-01-03 – 2003-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2003-01-07 – 2005-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2005-01-04 – 2007-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2007-01-04 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2017-01-03 – 2019-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Eleanor Holmes Norton has cast 72 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Eleanor Holmes Norton is more liberal than 84% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.493 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 84% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 72 |
| Votes with own party | 96.2% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 7 of 643 (1.1%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Eleanor Holmes Norton in?
Eleanor Holmes Norton is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for DC-At-Large.
How long has Eleanor Holmes Norton served in Congress?
Eleanor Holmes Norton's first term on record began in 1991, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Eleanor Holmes Norton's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Eleanor Holmes Norton is more liberal than 84% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 72 recorded votes.
How often does Eleanor Holmes Norton vote with their own party?
Eleanor Holmes Norton has voted with the majority of their own party on 96.2% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 7 of 643 recorded votes (1.1%).