Despite yesterday’s vociferous protest and a meeting inside the office of new Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH), D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton lost her vote as the House of Representatives voted to approve new procedural rules this afternoon. The new House Republican majority passed the package of regulations for the 112th Congress this afternoon 225-188, a party-line vote. Norton had previously been permitted to vote on matters in the Committee of the Whole, like amendments to tax and spending legislation, although her vote was only counted when it was not the deciding tally. Republicans argue that allowing delegates like Norton to vote on the floor of the House is unconstitutional. In a press release, Norton warned that “we will need the help of the top elected District officials and District residents, because we are sure this is only the first attack on our rights.”