Eleanor Holmes Norton has served as the District of Columbia's delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1991.[1]
President Jimmy Carter appointed her the first woman to chair the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and she taught law and is Professor Emerita at Georgetown University.[1]She received a bachelor's degree from Antioch College and earned a law degree and a master's degree in American Studies from Yale University.[1]
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned
›Foreign affairs & defense46 with · 3 against49 votes
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Jul 21, 2026 · Failed 214–216 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy and the Maritime Administration.
Sep 10, 2025 · Agreed to 219–211 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act or the DETERRENT Act This bill expands oversight and disclosure requirements related to foreign sources and institutions of higher education (IHEs).
Mar 27, 2025 · Failed 199–214 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Increasing Investor Opportunities Act This bill allows a closed-end fund—a portfolio of pooled assets with a limited number of shares traded on an exchange—to increase its investment in private investment funds.
Dec 11, 2025 · Failed 214–215 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act or the SPEED Act This bill limits the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and modifies the environmental review of major federal actions under NEPA to generally limit the number of federal actions that trigger NEPA review and to expedite the review process.
Dec 18, 2025 · Failed 208–214 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to military construction, veterans, agriculture, and the legislative branch.
Jun 25, 2025 · Agreed to 219–206 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act or the SPEED Act This bill limits the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and modifies the environmental review of major federal actions under NEPA to generally limit the number of federal actions that trigger NEPA review and to expedite the review process.
Dec 18, 2025 · Failed 208–214 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, energy, horticulture, crop insurance, livestock and other animals, and foreign investments in U.
Apr 30, 2026 · Agreed to 215–213 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies.
Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act or the DETERRENT Act This bill expands oversight and disclosure requirements related to foreign sources and institutions of higher education (IHEs).
Mar 27, 2025 · Failed 199–214 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 This act reauthorizes and revises programs and activities relating to addressing substance use disorders, overdoses, and mental health.
Voted against most of their party on 2 of 57 party-divided votes on file.
Amendment (Boebert) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that strikes section 518, a pilot program using voice-based risk assessment technology to identify servicemembers for drug testing. (AI-written)
What it does: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 175–37, Republicans 90–123
Amendment (Massie) to H.R. 8595 — Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8595 amendment that bars funds in the bill from being used for Israel and cuts the Foreign Military Financing account by $3.3 billion. (AI-written)
What it does: National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 This bill provides FY2027 appropriations for national security, the Department of State, and related programs.
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 103–98, Republicans 1–215
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
H.R. 8800 · U.S. HOUSE
Amendment (Grothman) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
NoVOTED
Motion: On Agreeing to the Amendment
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that requires the Secretary of Defense to report within 180 days on options for cutting Defense Department civilian employment by 200,000. (AI-written)
Amendment purpose (official): Amendment sought to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report detailing options for reducing the number of civilians employed by the Department of Defense by 200,000.
Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Amendment (Harrigan) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
NoVOTED
Motion: On Agreeing to the Amendment
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that bars Defense Department funds for automated speed enforcement cameras on military installations and requires removing existing ones within 180 days. (AI-written)
Amendment purpose (official): Amendment prohibits the use of automated speed enforcement cameras on military installations.
Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Agreed to 232–199·Substantive·Jul 22, 2026Roll call ↗
H.R. 8800 · U.S. HOUSE
Amendment (Issa) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
NoVOTED
Motion: On Agreeing to the Amendment
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that establishes a pilot program letting eligible investors sponsor security clearances for investment professionals, with no numerical cap on participants, ending after five years. (AI-written)
Amendment purpose (official): Amendment sought to authorize the Secretary to approve any eligible investor and cleared investment professional who meets the program's statutory and regulatory requirements to assess potential investment opportunities that match with the Department of War's requirements or potential requirements. It sought to make clear that the program is not capped, allowing an unlimited number of qualified investors, cleared personnel, and covered companies to participate at the discretion of the Secretary of War.
Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Amendment (Self) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
NoVOTED
Motion: On Agreeing to the Amendment
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that sets duties and protections for military chaplains and makes service members who violate those protections subject to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (AI-written)
Amendment purpose (official): Amendment codifies protections and responsibilities for chaplains and subjects such protections to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Agreed to 221–210·Substantive·Jul 22, 2026Roll call ↗
H.R. 8800 · U.S. HOUSE
Amendment (McDowell) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
NoVOTED
Motion: On Agreeing to the Amendment
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that authorizes a Defense Department pilot program giving active-duty members financial help with dependents' education costs, including private, faith-based, charter or home schooling. (AI-written)
Amendment purpose (official): Amendment sought to authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish a school choice pilot program for members of the Armed Forces.
Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Amendment (Mace) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
NoVOTED
Motion: On Agreeing to the Amendment
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that bars Defense Department Education Activity schools from letting male students take part in athletic programs designated for females. (AI-written)
Amendment purpose (official): Amendment prohibits male participation in female sports at Department of Defense Education Activity schools.
Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Agreed to 221–203·Substantive·Jul 21, 2026Roll call ↗
H.R. 8800 · U.S. HOUSE
Amendment (Mace) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
NoVOTED
Motion: On Agreeing to the Amendment
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that prohibits TRICARE from covering or furnishing gender-related medical treatment, with limited exceptions. (AI-written)
Amendment purpose (official): Amendment prohibits gender-related medical care under TRICARE and prevents TRICARE from covering certain gender-related medical procedures and treatments.
Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Agreed to 219–208·Substantive·Jul 21, 2026Roll call ↗
H.R. 8800 · U.S. HOUSE
Amendment (Boebert) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
NoVOTED
Motion: On Agreeing to the Amendment
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that gives Executive Order 14183 (Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness) the force and effect of law. (AI-written)
Amendment purpose (official): Amendment sought to codify Executive Order 14183, which implements a ban on transgender service members by requiring all personnel to serve in accordance with their biological sex, citing military readiness and discipline.
Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Amendment (Crank) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
NoVOTED
Motion: On Agreeing to the Amendment
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that lets service members and Defense Department civilian employees carry firearms at military installations and other defense facilities with commander permission, deniable only for objective, individualized reasons. (AI-written)
Amendment purpose (official): Amendment establishes a presumption of approval for qualified Department of Defense servicemembers and civilian employees seeking authorization from their facility commander to carry personal firearms on military installations.
Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Agreed to 215–214·Substantive·Jul 21, 2026Roll call ↗
H.R. 8800 · U.S. HOUSE
Amendment (Crane) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
NoVOTED
Motion: On Agreeing to the Amendment
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that bars Defense Department funds for Ukraine security assistance, except for U.S. embassy security in Ukraine. (AI-written)
Amendment purpose (official): An amendment numbered 15 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to prohibit funds for Ukraine Security Assistance except for U.S. embassy security in Ukraine.
Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
