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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 — 788

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 · 60 sponsored · 425 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 19(source)

I was honored to join Del. Ruff’s #Juneteenth Jubilee — both a celebration of freedom and a call to confront the legacy of slavery and renew the fight for justice every day. In the immortal words of Frederick Douglass: “if there is no struggle, there is no progress.”

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 18(source)

The Trump Admin illegally withheld funds we passed for environmental grants that help communities hit hardest by harmful pollution. It should’ve never happened, and this ruling helps vital orgs like Baltimore’s Green and Healthy Homes Initiative get back to work.

Baltimore judge orders EPA to restore $180M in environmental justice grants

A Baltimore nonprofit is among three that the judge says should be able to use the funds to distribute grants.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 18(source)

The Constitution is crystal clear: the president does not have the authority to go to war with Iran without approval by Congress. I strongly support bipartisan efforts to prevent Trump from unilaterally dragging us into another war in the Middle East.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 18(source)

Weaponizing law enforcement against political opponents is pure authoritarianism — the sort of thing we expect from the likes of Putin and Xi. To see it from a U.S. president is abhorrent. Americans must stand united against this assault on our Constitution.

Images of Handcuffed Democrats Start to Pile Up in Trump’s Crackdown

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 18(source)

Understand this: Trump’s attacks on the NIH aren’t just hurting NIH workers and its HQ in Maryland — they’re grinding lifesaving medical research to a halt nationwide. We cannot let them get away with this assault on public health.

The trickle-down effect of President Trump's massive NIH budget cuts

U.S. medical research is at a precipice as President Trump proposes cutting $18 billion from the National Institutes of Health.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 18(source)

Netanyahu has repeatedly outsmarted Trump, and has made America the junior partner and subcontractor for his policies in the Middle East. So much for America First.

How Trump Shifted on Iran Under Pressure From Israel

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 18(source)

Remember when Trump told Big Oil he'd deliver their wish list if they spent $1 billion to elect him president?  Well, he's been doing exactly that — and now Senate Rs want to sweeten the deal with an extra $1 billion handout.  Another windfall for Big Oil, another betrayal of working people.

Oil Industry Gets $1 Billion Tax Tweak in GOP’s Senate Bill

Senate Republicans included a tax break estimated to be worth more than $1 billion for oil and gas producers in their version of President Donald Trump’s sprawling fiscal package.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 17(source)

The Republican tax bill includes the biggest cut to SNAP in history — taking food assistance from people who will go hungry without it, all to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. We must do all we can to stop this betrayal of American families.

This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts

Millions of people who use the food assistance program SNAP are facing changes: on what food they can buy, how much money they'll receive or even if they'll still qualify for the program.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 17(source)

My friend @padilla.senate.gov is exactly right: this isn't about what happened to him — it's about what could happen to anybody in America if we don't call out and stand against Trump's lawlessness and abuses of power. Trump doesn't get to play dictator in a nation of laws.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 17(source)

Let me be clear: The President does not have the authority to attack Iran. Only the Congress has the constitutional power to declare war. President Trump must work to end this conflict — not drag us further into it.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 17(source)

On his trip to the UAE, Trump agreed to give valuable U.S. AI technology to a UAE-owned company — just two weeks after ERIC Trump struck a deal with another UAE firm to use $2 billion to boost the Trump family's crypto business. I broke down this brazen, pay-to-play corruption last week:

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 17(source)

Show me an authoritarian state and I'll show you their “Dear Leader” loyalty tests, Replacing a merit-based system with political cronyism will destroy critical services and undermine our democracy. Do you want our air traffic controllers to take a skills test or a Trump test?

Trump accelerates push to reward loyalty in federal workforce

Many critics say the administration is scrapping a nonpartisan, merit-based civil service in favor of a biased, politicized system.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 17(source)

The House version of Trump's so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill" cut $800B from Medicaid—and the Senate version is even worse. There's nothing "beautiful" about kicking millions off their health care. And to pay for billionaire tax cuts? We must fight this with everything we've got.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 16(source)

"I've sat on this bench now for 40 years. I've never seen government racial discrimination like this." That's what a Reagan-appointed judge said about Trump cancelling hundreds of NIH grants. We can't stop fighting Trump's assault on science, the NIH, and our values.

Judge orders Trump admin. to restore hundreds of terminated NIH grants

"I've never seen government racial discrimination like this," the judge said.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 16(source)

It’s been nauseating to see many leaders of leading democracies rotate through the Oval Office competing to see who can best ingratiate themselves with Trump. In Alberta, G7 leaders need to stand in solidarity for democratic values and stop sucking up to and appeasing a wannabe dictator.

European leaders clamor to be the G7’s Trump whisperer

The British prime minister’s love-bombing of President Donald Trump is very deliberate. But will it work?

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 15(source)

Wishing a very happy Father’s Day to all the great dads in Maryland and across the country! On this day, I remember the inspiration, example and love of my own father. Today, we need good role models more than ever.

Photo of Chris Van Hollen and his father.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 15(source)

Our country faces grave challenges, but Americans around the country give me hope. Like the thousands I spoke to at a #NoKingsDay protest in Baltimore — patriots making clear we will NOT tolerate Trump’s lawlessness and abuses of power. We will defend the country we love.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 14(source)

I can’t think of a better place to celebrate #FlagDay than the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore — the site where Mary Pickersgill, her family and Grace Wisher sewed the flag that flew at Ft. McHenry & inspired the National Anthem. A big piece of MD & U.S. history!🇺🇸

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 14(source)

Our first #NoKingsDay stop this morning was in Rockville, where over 1,000 people were gathered to send a clear message to Donald Trump: WE THE PEOPLE say NO KINGS. We will hold him accountable in court, in Congress, and in communities across the country.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 14(source)

Horrified by the sickening act of political violence in Minnesota. I pray for the family of Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were murdered in cold blood, and for the recovery of John Hoffman and his wife. The killer must be held accountable. This has no place in America.

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Sponsored Bills(60)

S. 4642 (119th)
A bill to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 relating to the recall and reappointment of …
S. 4493 (119th)
A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs.
S. 4492 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for ABLE acco…
S. 4504 (119th)
A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes.
S. 4306 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a surtax on high income individu…

Cosponsored Bills(425)

S. 4635 (119th)
A bill to promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating…
Joined: 2026-05-21
S. 4618 (119th)
A bill to effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of…
Joined: 2026-05-21
S. Res. 753 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050…
Joined: 2026-05-21
S. 4588 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the excise tax for the repurch…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4608 (119th)
A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and…
Joined: 2026-05-20

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Voting History

788 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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-05-08	H.J. Res. 60 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-43)
2025-05-08	S.J. Res. 7 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-38)
2025-05-07	S.J. Res. 13 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-05-06	H.J. Res. 60 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-06	S.J. Res. 7 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-05-06	S.J. Res. 13 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-05-06	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (55-45)
2025-05-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-43)
2025-05-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-05-01	S.J. Res. 31 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-46)
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-45)
2025-04-30	S.J. Res. 31 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-40)
2025-04-30	S.J. Res. 49 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (49-49, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-04-30	S.J. Res. 49 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Defeated (49-49)
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-46)
2025-04-29	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	YES	✕	Nomination Confirmed (83-14)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	NO	YES	✕	Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-13)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-36)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-36)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-39)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (67-29)
2025-04-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-27)
2025-04-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-25)
2025-04-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-25)
2025-04-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-26)
2025-04-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-25)
2025-04-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-46)
2025-04-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-10	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (53-44)
2025-04-09	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-42)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-37)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-04-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-08	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-32)
2025-04-08	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-04-07	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-39)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Accept House changes	NO	NO	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (51-48)

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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