Political Quotes

Eleanor Holmes Norton: “A municipal legislature for local purposes, derived from their own suffrages, will, of course, be allowed them.”

On the recordJuly 11, 2023
A municipal legislature for local purposes, derived from their own suffrages, will, of course, be allowed them.
Said by
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton references Madison to support D.C. self-governance.

Share

More from Eleanor Holmes Norton

Sep 3, 2025

Our local police force should not be subject to federalization, an action that wouldn't be possible for any other police department in the country.

commondreams.org
Jul 21, 2025

I am outraged at the number and scope of anti-D.C. home rule riders in the bill released today.

newrepublic.com
Aug 4, 2026

Lifetime identity protection is the only solution that will give the workers whose data was compromised the peace of mind they deserve.

warner.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

Because there is no limit on how long personal information can be exploited, Congress must protect these federal employees and contractors in perpetuity.

warner.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation