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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 2(source)
The wannabe king is huddling with his fixer to decide which vital services to rip away from Americans. Shutdown or not, Trump admits this is just more of their Project 2025 assault on our government. And these are the people who want a blank check from Congress? Hell no.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 2(source)
Trump and his cronies spent the day trying to blackmail Democrats into giving him a blank check for his lawlessness. It won’t work. We don’t bow to wannabe dictators who use the American people as bargaining chips.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 1(source)
You’re losing when you’re lying — and Trump and Republicans are lying when they say our plan to reopen the government would give benefits to undocumented immigrants. The truth: our plan reopens the government and defuses a health care timebomb REPUBLICANS set on the American people⬇️
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 1(source)
If Republicans get their way, Trump gets a blank check of taxpayer dollars to fund his authoritarian assault on our government. Millions will lose health insurance — and costs will skyrocket for EVERYONE. That’s their demand. We won’t cave to blackmail.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 1(source)
They are stealing taxpayer dollars from blue states because Democrats in Congress refuse to give Trump a blank check for his authoritarianism. Corruption. Coercion. Blackmail. Lawlessness.  I won’t bend the knee to a wannabe dictator and his cronies. We will prevail.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 1(source)
This Reagan-appointed judge is right: Trump’s effort to deport people for speech he dislikes is a “full-throated assault on the First Amendment” — and puts ALL our rights at risk. Our democracy depends on the courts and ALL OF US standing strong against Trump’s authoritarianism.
‘Full-throated assault on the First Amendment’: Judge rips into Trump over attempts to deport pro-Palestinian academics | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Tuesday delivered an extraordinary 161-page rebuke of President Donald Trump, ruling that the administration impermissibly chilled the protected political speech of university profe...
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 1(source)
This lawless Trump stooge is illegally withholding federal funds to try to squeeze us into giving Trump a blank check…to continue this EXACT type of lawlessness. This isn’t governing and it sure as hell isn’t democracy. It’s mafia-style blackmail and authoritarianism.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 1(source)
Republicans may be willing to hand over their constitutional duties to a lawless president, but I won’t cave to his blackmail. We’re ready to keep the government open, protect health care for Americans, and stop Trump from getting a blank check. Republicans? They serve only Trump.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govOct 1(source)
Senate Republicans just voted to shut down the government — blocking our bill to fund it responsibly, protect health care, and stop Trump from getting a blank check for his lawlessness. They’d rather please their Dear Leader than deliver for the American people. Shameful.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govSep 30(source)
Everyone should read this devastating report: Trump’s sabotage of USAID stranded lifesaving medicines — fueling chaos and leaving children to die. His policies are destroying our reputation and influence overseas and literally killing kids. No words.
Trump’s USAID pause stranded lifesaving drugs. Children died waiting.
USAID antimalarial and HIV supplies valued at nearly $140 million were delayed in the first half of the year or not delivered at all due to the Trump administration’s foreign aid pause, The Post found...
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govSep 30(source)
I don't often quote the president, but here goes: "If there is a shutdown, I think it would be a tremendously negative mark on the president of the United States. He's the one that has to get people together." - Donald Trump
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govSep 30(source)
Trump would rather shut down the government than work with us to protect Americans’ health care. But of course he’s eager to use $20 billion of taxpayer money to bail out his authoritarian buddy in Argentina. It's Trump and his cronies first, everyone else, last.
Trump set to bail out Argentina, irking some in ‘America First’ camp
The Trump administration is set to provide a $20 billion financial lifeline to Argentina, a move that has sparked controversy among some of his supporters.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govSep 28(source)
This is a the next step in Trump's authoritarian playbook. It has nothing to do with cracking down on political violence & everything to do with Trump using the power of govt to lock up his critics. Our country is facing a lawless president & patriots must stand united against it.
Trump’s New Order Takes Aim At The Very Foundations Of Political Free Speech
The new executive order sweeps speech and association into its definition of domestic terrorism. In short, words are violence.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govSep 26(source)
Housing. Health care. Food. Electricity. ALL of it is getting more expensive under Trump — and there's no relief in sight. The president who promised to lower prices on Day 1 has done the opposite, and the American people are hurting. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
From electricity to rent, monthly bills are tipping the inflation scale
Housing, health care, food and utility prices are outpacing inflation and taking an outsize share of Americans’ paychecks.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govSep 26(source)
The “case” against James Comey isn’t a case at all — it’s a political prosecution, plain and simple. Trump has weaponized the DOJ and other agencies to punish his critics, and this is just the latest example. Americans must stand together against this blatant authoritarianism.
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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
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (24-76)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 172)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 276)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Wyden Amdt. No. 1156)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 776)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 925)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 130)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Klobuchar Amdt. No. 494)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 454)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-49)
2025-02-20—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-02-18S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-02-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-18—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (72-28)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-02-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (55-44)
2025-02-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-45)
2025-02-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-46)

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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