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U.S. Senator from Maryland
Born
January 10, 1959
Age 67
Phone
(202) 224-4654
Office
730 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Maryland

Chris Van Hollen

Christopher Van Hollen Jr. is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Maryland, a seat he has held since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district from 2003 to 2017 and as a Maryland state senator from 1995 to 2003.

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Voting Record — 782
Yes26%
No73%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align97%
Cross-party0%
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Chris Van Hollen
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Chris's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 59 sponsored · 417 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 7(source)
If Republicans don’t pass our bill to reopen the government and extend ACA tax credits, millions of families will see their health care costs soar. Here's just one example of a MD couple who would see their costs nearly TRIPLE — a health catastrophe and another Trump betrayal:
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 7(source)
Let me be clear: backpay for these workers is required under a federal law I wrote with former Senator Cardin — which Trump signed — during the last Trump shutdown. This is just more fear mongering from a president who wants a blank check for lawlessness. It won't work.
Federal workers not entitled to back pay after shutdown, budget office claims
Federal workers may not be entitled to back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office wrote in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up te...
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 7(source)
On this solemn two-year anniversary of the horrific Hamas terror attacks of October 7th, let us remember the lives lost that day, and commit ourselves to bringing home the hostages, ending the war in Gaza and building a future that ensures security, peace, and dignity for all.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 5(source)
I’m glad Van Jones apologized for his sick joking about dead kids in Gaza. But the problem goes deeper: he spread Netanyahu propaganda that the mass killings of civilians in Gaza—including 20K+ kids—is Iranian fake news. It’s not the students and young people who are fooled. It’s Van Jones.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 5(source)
JD Vance is blaming Democrats for Trump’s government shutdown. That’s BS. What he didn’t tell you? Senate Republicans voted against our bill to reopen the government and prevent a health care crisis FOUR TIMES. The truth: They’d rather keep it shut than lower health care costs.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 5(source)
The Israeli Minister in charge of prisons has called for the starvation of civilians in Gaza yet he's the one calling the flotilla participants — including American vets — trying to feed starving civilians in Gaza “terrorists.” Outrageous and unacceptable.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 5(source)
On Friday I spoke with relatives of Americans on the Gaza aid flotilla who were being detained by Netanyahu’s government. Ambassador Huckabee says his highest duty is to protect Americans abroad but has done virtually nothing to return them. He needs to do his job.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 3(source)
Let me be clear: this is stealing from the American people. They think this illegal blackmail will make us cave — but it's just proving exactly why we can't give these crooks a blank check. Americans won't tolerate their tax dollars and communities being held hostage.
Trump to withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects amid shutdown battle
The pause affects a long-awaited plan to extend the city’s Red Line train. White House budget director Russ Vought wrote on social media Friday that the money was “put on hold to ensure funding is not...
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 3(source)
Let me get this straight: American taxpayers pay for bombs and planes that the Netanyahu government uses to strike sites in Qatar, and now Trump enters into a security agreement where he promises to use American soldiers and money to protect Qatar? Is this what he means by America First?
Trump commits US to defending Qatar’s security | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for the US to guarantee the security of Qatar — a significant commitment to a non-NATO, Arab ally.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 3(source)
First Trump blackmailed universities into suppressing free speech. Now he’s bribing them with taxpayer dollars to enforce his agenda. Corruption and authoritarianism, plain and simple. No university should cave to this blatantly unconstitutional coercion.
Trump offers top universities funds if they boost conservative ideas
Brown and MIT among nine schools told to back conservative views or risk losing federal support, sparking free speech fears
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 2(source)
Trump shut down the government because he thinks he's a king, and now troops aren't getting paid. But sure, let's spend $20 billion to prop up a far-right government in Buenos Aires.
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Bessent on Trump's bailout of Argentina: "America first doesn't mean America alone ... what you don't want are these failed economic models. Argentina has 100 years of decline and President Milei is working against history. He's done a fantastic job."
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 2(source)
Let's be clear: "immigration judges" are Trump's DOJ employees. He's already fired more than 80 of them — and he's made clear he'll fire anyone at DOJ who refuses to fall in line. They've lied about this case from the start. A total corruption of our immigration justice system.
Immigration judge denies Kilmar Abrego García’s request to reopen case
The judge found “insufficient evidence” to show that the Trump administration would send Abrego to Uganda, according to a copy of the decision reviewed by The Washington Post.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 2(source)
"We don't control what he's going to do" says Leader Thune as he literally tries to give Vought a blank check to do whatever the hell he wants. Don't let them gaslight you — Senate Republicans are complicit in everything coming out of this White House.
Thune warns Democrats about Russ Vought: ‘We don’t control what he’s going to do’
The Senate majority leader spoke out as some Republicans express qualms about the White House slash-and-burn campaign.
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Voting History
782 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-07-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-07-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-07-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-45)
2025-07-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-07-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-07-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-07-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-07-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-07-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-42)
2025-07-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-41)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Bennet Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (45-55)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (99-1)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (21-79)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2775)NONO✓Motion Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-01—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(f) of the CBA Re: Collins Amdt. No. 2812)NONO✓Motion Rejected (22-78, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Waive Section 425(a)(2) of the CBA re: H.R. 1)NONO✓Motion Agreed to (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Padilla Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 )YESYES✓Motion Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Schiff Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Duckworth Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Hassan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Gallego Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Blumenthal Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Armed Services with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Kaine Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313 (b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2401)NONO✓Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 2771)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 2446)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 2705)NONO✓Motion Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2414)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Blunt Rochester Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2696)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Reed Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Lujan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)

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