Congresswoman Holmes Norton: "I will not yield, sir!"

Two years ago today, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) took to the floor of the House of Representatives to tackle the issue of DC voting rights.  

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When interrupted and asked to yield the floor by Rep. David Dreier (CA-26), the Congresswoman angrily replied, "I will not yield sir.  The District of Columbia has spent [then] 206 years yielding to the people who would deny us the vote.  I yield you no ground!"

The Feminist Majority Foundation fully supports DC voting rights and commends Congresswoman Holmes Norton's efforts as an advocate for the most basic of civil rights: Congressional representation.