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Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Maryland
Chris Van Hollen
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Voting Record — 890
Yes28%
No71%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align97%
Cross-party0%
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Chris Van Hollen
U.S. SenatorDemocratMaryland
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Chris's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 67 sponsored · 490 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
We've just experienced a great tragedy, and the President of the United States has already rushed to politicize it — jumping to outrageous conclusions and undermining ongoing investigations.
His comments were grotesque and outrageous and he owes the American people an apology.
I’m monitoring news of this terrible collision at DCA. Praying for all those involved and thankful for the many first responders who are on the scene.
🚨BREAKING: The Trump Administration was forced to back down on its illegal OMB memo to cut vital services for our communities — as a direct result of Americans standing up and speaking out.
This is not the end of their plans that will harm our communities. We must and will stay vigilant.
The president's illegal power grab has thrown our government into chaos — jeopardizing everything from resources for firefighters to child care, small business grants and more.
Thank goodness a federal judge temporarily blocked this outrageous move. We must do everything in our power to stop this ⬇️
Make no mistake — these are ILLEGAL impoundments of funds approved by Congress. We will fight by this with everything we’ve got.
This is political vandalism. Taking a wrecking ball to federal agencies does nothing to make government more efficient but it is already doing grave damage to people and programs throughout the country.
The Trump Administration unleashing fears of ICE raids at schools and churches does nothing to secure the border or keep communities safe.
What it does is keep kids out of school, terrify innocent families, and create an environment of fear and distrust.
It's cruelty over common sense.
I support targeted tariffs to protect strategic U.S. industries. But it's a simple fact that new, across-the-board tariffs would raise prices for working people.
As I discussed with HUD nominee Scott Turner last week, the consequences for affordable housing costs would be severe⬇️
Those of us who have been to Auschwitz have seen its horrors, many of which are still visible all these years later. We can never forget what happened there and across Europe during the Holocaust.
Today and every day, we reaffirm: Never Again. (2/2)
On #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we remember the 6 million Jews and countless others who were murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust.
Today also marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, where over a million innocents perished. (1/2)
It’s against the law to fire Inspectors General without cause and without first notifying Congress.
Trump doesn’t want any nonpartisan, independent IGs to call out corruption and lawbreaking in his Administration.
Are Republicans in Congress going to sit back and allow this abuse of power?
With one hand Trump is taking away protections from former officials who have faced death threats, like Dr. Fauci; with the other he's signaling political violence is okay — pardoning Jan 6 rioters who bludgeoned police officers.
This is not a game. It is very dangerous.
Providing advice and consent on the president's nominees is one of the most critical constitutional responsibilities of a U.S. Senator.
Here's how I'm approaching this process for President Trump's nominees — and why I cannot and will not support someone like Pete Hegseth⬇️
The nonpartisan GAO made it clear in their 2020 report: then-OMB Director Russell Vought and the Trump Administration violated the law by withholding funds for Ukraine.
This week, I gave Vought a chance to say that he WILL comply with the law if he's confirmed to lead OMB again. He refused. Watch⬇️
Diseases and health risks don’t take breaks during presidential transitions. Preventing health agencies from communicating with the public is flat out dangerous.
Climate catastrophes are raging in the U.S. and around the world. At a time when we should be pushing forward in the fight against this crisis, Trump’s executive orders take us backwards — and the American people will suffer the consequences.
We won’t give up in this fight.
Donald Trump ran on lowering costs for working people. But in the first few days of his administration, he’s been focused on pardoning violent criminals and delivering for the Big Tech oligarchs in his inner circle.
The "Golden Age" Trump promised? It's not for working people⬇️
While Trump steps up attacks on qualified, dedicated public servants, they're still working every day to deliver vital services to the American people.
We SHOULD make government more efficient, but not by propping up political cronies and threatening our merit-based civil service.
It bears repeating that one of the first things Trump did after taking office was to pardon rioters who **assaulted and bloodied police officers**
The "law and order" president gave law enforcement the finger before they'd even changed the curtains in the White House.
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Voting History890 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
890 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (81-15) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (21-75) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (15-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (14-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (45-50) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (42-53) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (44-51) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-39) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 34 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 41 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-49) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-44) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
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.