This week @merkley.senate.gov and I returned to Kfar Aza — a kibbutz brutally attacked by Hamas on Oct 7.
We witnessed the evidence of the atrocities committed that day and saw the homes of two young men still held hostage. The message from a kibbutz leader: Bring them home and end the war.
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Chris Van Hollen
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Yes28%
No71%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align97%
Cross-party0%
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Chris Van Hollen
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I visited Kerem Shalom, one of the two main crossings between Israel and Gaza, where @merkley.senate.gov and I pointed out that the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's delivery system is fatally flawed.
People are starving. The Netanyahu government must let more food into Gaza NOW.
So much for The Art of the Deal. Weeks after Trump’s failed meeting with Putin, Russia continues to escalate its brutal attacks on Ukraine.
Trump is getting conned and played by Putin — and the Ukrainian people are paying the price.
The message @merkley.senate.gov and I heard from the hostage families we met with in Tel Aviv was as simple as it was powerful: bring them home and end the war NOW.
They told us that Netanyahu has prioritized his political survival over the lives of their loved ones.
@merkley.senate.gov and I were just in Israel to discuss the situation in Gaza and press to end the war and return all the hostages.
We visited a World Food Program site in Israel with enough food to feed everyone in Gaza for 3 weeks. The Netanyahu government's weaponization of hunger must stop.
Trump brought a bulldozer to American clean energy, and our competitors are picking up the pieces.
A shameful surrender of U.S. leadership that will only raise energy costs for American families and put China in the driver's seat.
My heart breaks for the families in Minneapolis who are living an unimaginable nightmare, and I’m praying for all those who are injured.
We cannot accept living in a country where kids get shot while going to church before school. The senseless gun violence must end.
With the worst of hurricane season still ahead, Trump and his cronies’ dismantling of FEMA has gutted the agency’s ability to respond to disasters and keep people safe.
These brave FEMA employees tried to sound the alarm, so naturally Trump is punishing them. Beyond shameful.
Trump and his DOGE minions didn’t just make it harder for people to access their Social Security benefits — they also compromised sensitive data for millions.
They took a chainsaw to the Social Security Administration and Americans are paying the price.
Trump’s lawsuit against Maryland judges was ridiculous from the start. Now a Trump-appointed judge is shutting it down — and rightfully calling his attacks on our independent judiciary ‘potentially calamitous.’
A win for the rule of law.
The Trump Admin has been denying Kilmar Ábrego García’s due process rights from the moment they abducted him from MD and shipped him off to El Salvador.
Trump cronies can’t open their mouths without lying, but the courts have made clear all along: Kilmar must be allowed to defend himself in court.
It's becoming more and more clear: Trump's tariffs are nothing more than a tax on the American people.
The president who promised to lower prices "On Day 1" has done the exact opposite — and it's getting worse by the day. A disaster for working families.
ICE is holding Kilmar Ábrego García and refusing to answer questions from his lawyers—while the Trump Admin continues to spread lies about his case. Instead of spewing unproven allegations on social media, they need to put up or shut up IN COURT.
Mr. Ábrego García must be allowed to defend himself.
On this Ukrainian Independence Day, we must stand with its brave people as they keep fighting for their country in the face of Putin’s brutal assault.
While Trump bends to Putin’s flattery and will, those who value freedom and democracy cannot waver in support of our Ukrainian brothers and sisters.
Today I spoke with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The courts & public outcry forced Trump to return him to MD, but Trump’s cronies keep lying about his case & are engaged in a malicious abuse of power to try to deport him to Uganda.
As I told Kilmar, I won’t stop fighting for justice & due process for all:
This is another dangerous move that will undermine our national security and intelligence operations. Trump and Hegseth want to surround themselves with suck-ups and sycophants who tell them what they want to hear not the facts. This will put American lives in harms way.
Despite Trump's efforts to defy our Constitution, the courts are upholding Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s due process rights. Following their ruling I’m glad he’s finally returning to MD. He must be allowed to continue to assert his rights because when one person’s rights are denied, EVERYONE’S are at risk.
From the rising cost of school supplies to pricier lunch staples, Trump’s disastrous tariffs are nothing more than a back-to-school tax on American families.
He promised to lower prices on Day 1, but he’s done the opposite. It’s the Great Betrayal.
Trump’s authoritarian takeover of DC isn’t making anyone safer. You know what it IS doing?
Pulling FBI agents and other federal officers away from critical law enforcement and counterterrorism duties nationwide.
Taxpayers are funding a Trump stunt that is making us all LESS safe.
If you needed more evidence Trump has totally contracted out US policy in the Middle East to Netanyahu, look no further.
It’s now apparently a fireable offense to say America opposes forced displacement of Palestinian civilians and regrets the killings of journalists. Shameful.
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890 total votes
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| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (72-26) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-36) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-37) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-06-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (49-46) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-45) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-44) |
| 2025-05-21 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Point of Order S.J.Res. 55 | NO | NO | ✓ | Point of Order Sustained (51-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Point of Order S.J.Res. 55 | NO | NO | ✓ | Point of Order Sustained (51-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Motion to Adjourn S.J.Res. 55 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Adjourn Rejected (46-51) |
| 2025-05-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Recess for Ten Minutes) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (45-52) |
| 2025-05-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Recess for Fifteen Minutes) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (46-51) |
| 2025-05-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Recess for Thirty Minutes) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (46-51) |
| 2025-05-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Recess for 60 Minutes) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (45-51) |
| 2025-05-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Recess for Ninety Minutes) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (46-51) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Table Failed (46-52) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S. 1582 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (69-31) |
| 2025-05-19 | S. 1582 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (66-32, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-05-19 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2025-05-19 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-05-15 | S. Res. 195 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.Res. 195 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (45-50) |
| 2025-05-15 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-40) |
| 2025-05-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41) |
| 2025-05-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-05-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-05-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (74-25) |
| 2025-05-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-26) |
| 2025-05-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-05-12 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-05-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-05-12 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
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.