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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 — 775
Yes25%
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 · 410 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 28(source)
Violent settlers in the West Bank are burning Palestinian villages & beating residents with impunity. These attacks have been met w/ silence from the Trump Admin & Netanyahu govt. US taxpayers shouldn't be giving the Netanyahu govt an annual $3 billion blank check for weapons. (1/2)
THE TIMES OF ISRAEL Several Palestinians reportedly wounded during settler attacks in southern West Bank PA’s news agency says assailants stole 150 head of livestock from one village, as its health ministry reports that a man severely hurt by gunfire in clashes with IDF died of wounds
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 28(source)
I'm relieved @repilhan.bsky.social is okay after she was attacked at her town hall last night. But Trump’s response was shameful — & Republicans should say so. His baseless & racist attacks against her have no doubt endangered her. His inability to condemn the attack is appalling.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 27(source)
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the more than 6 million Jews — and millions of others — who were murdered by the brutal Nazi regime. May their memory be a reminder that we must fight antisemitism, hatred, & bigotry in all their forms. Never Again.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 27(source)
Trump's ICE just purchased a warehouse in MD for $100M to hold 1,000+ detainees. Last week, I joined Marylanders demanding that ICE stay out. This Admin is spitting in the face of communities from Minneapolis to Maryland & wasting our tax dollars. We won't back down. (1/2)
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 27(source)
UPDATE: After seeing this video, I informed ICE of my intent to visit the Baltimore facility today. I was told I would be denied entry. It’s clear Trump's ICE would rather engage in a cover up. I will not stop pressing until we get answers. We need transparency & accountability.
Senator Chris Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
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Like many of you, I have seen this video, and I'm demanding answers. My team has reached out to ICE repeatedly and have yet to get clear answers. [1/2]
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 27(source)
Trump's ICE just killed 2 Americans in 2 weeks. Americans are demanding action. How did Senate Republicans respond? By threatening a partial govt shutdown if we don't give ICE another blank check. They'd rather hold govt hostage than ensure accountability for these killings.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 26(source)
Such mistreatment would be further evidence of the inhumane conditions at the Baltimore Holding Facility — something I have repeatedly called them out on. We will continue investigating & update when we know more. [2/2]
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 26(source)
They think the American people are stupid. It's been 2 days since the killing of Alex Pretti & this Admin continues to lie about what we all saw on video. Americans are horrified & don't want their tax dollars funding this brutality. Not another dime to this lawless operation.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 25(source)
The killings of Renee Good & Alex Pretti show Trump's DHS culture is rotten to its core. Trump, Vance, Noem, & Miller have made these agents feel immune from the consequences of their actions. That must change. Everyone involved in these operations must be held accountable.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 24(source)
The real “domestic terrorists” are in the White House. The victim, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, was reportedly a law abiding US citizen & an ICU nurse at the VA. He was licensed to carry a firearm. Trump & Miller are responsible for his killing & are now lying to the American people.
Senator Chris Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
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Another brutal killing by Trump’s ICE agents. Trump, Vance, Noem, Miller, & the whole morally depraved crew have blood on their hands. These killings are happening at their direction. They must be held accountable. Congress must cut-off funding for these heinous acts NOW!
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 24(source)
Another brutal killing by Trump’s ICE agents. Trump, Vance, Noem, Miller, & the whole morally depraved crew have blood on their hands. These killings are happening at their direction. They must be held accountable. Congress must cut-off funding for these heinous acts NOW!
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 23(source)
On his trip to MN yesterday, Vance said DHS wasn’t targeting people based on race. Not only is that false, remember, this Admin took a case to SCOTUS specifically arguing they should be allowed to do that. Trump’s SCOTUS ruled in their favor. Don't be fooled by their lies.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 23(source)
In case it wasn't already clear: Rubio, Noem, & Trump want to punish these students for their free speech. They're all for free speech until someone disagrees with their views. But that's not how our 1st Amendment works. The courts must stand up to this miscarriage of justice.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 23(source)
But their actions – Renee Good's killing, detaining kids, racial profiling, entering homes w/o warrants – are the result of orders from Miller, Noem, Vance, & Trump. We cannot let them hide or give them another dime. [2/2]
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 22(source)
Last year, Trump proposed big cuts to Chesapeake Bay clean up & restoration. Despite these threats, in the bill that passed Congress last week, we secured a record $93M for the Bay Program & restored funding for other critical programs that support the Bay. A win for Maryland.
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Voting History
775 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
2025-12-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-36)
2025-12-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-12-01—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-41)
2025-11-20H.J. Res. 130 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-43)
2025-11-19S.J. Res. 76 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-51)
2025-11-19S.J. Res. 89 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-11-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-11-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (65-32)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (60-40)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Agreed to (76-24)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-09H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-07S. 3012 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-06S.J. Res. 90 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-51)
2025-11-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-43)
2025-11-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-11-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-11-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-11-04H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-10-30—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-10-30S.J. Res. 88 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-10-30S.J. Res. 80 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-45)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 77 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Joint Resolution Passed (50-46)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 69 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (25-72)
2025-10-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 80 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-10-28S.J. Res. 81 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-10-28—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-28—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-10-28—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-28H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-27—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (58-40)
2025-10-27—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-10-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-10-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-45)
2025-10-23S. 3012 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-22—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-22—End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-10-22—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39)
2025-10-22H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-21—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-10-21—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (66-32)

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