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At a Glance
Seat
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
U.S. SenatorDemocratMaryland
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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.

Another finding of war crimes & atrocities by the RSF in Sudan. No country should be fueling this murderous group. That's why we must pass my bill with @sarajacobs.house.gov to stop arm sales to the UAE so long as they keep arming the RSF. The people of Sudan have suffered for too long.
16 years ago today, SCOTUS sided with big corporations over the American people in their infamous Citizens United ruling. That decision paved the way for unchecked & secret money in our politics & helped billionaires & special interests buy more elections. We must reverse it.
A year ago, we stood outside SSA, protesting DOGE's access for just this reason. The Trump Admin denied it. Once again, the truth comes out: they lied. Meanwhile, DOGE's haphazard firings & disruptions have made life harder for millions of Americans who rely on Social Security.
I've said repeatedly that I will not support one dime of funding for Trump's lawless ICE operations. The funding bill released today fails to sufficiently rein them in or ensure people's rights are protected. I'm voting NO.
I just got off the phone with General Mazloum, head of the SDF. The U.S. must demand the Syrian govt immediately comply with the ceasefire. The SDF has been our chief partner in the fight against ISIS & we must ensure they're treated fairly in the ongoing integration process. Full statement:
“After decades of conflict and oppression, promoting stability in Syria is critical for both the Syrian people and the security of the region. That’s why I’m deeply concerned by recent developments in Syria and why I’ve been monitoring rapidly changing events closely. I just spoke to SDF Gen. Mazloum about these developments, including reports that the Syrian government is violating the recent ceasefire agreement, including in Kobani. As a close partner of ours and the tip of the spear in the fight against ISIS, we have an obligation to ensure that the SDF is treated fairly. The U.S. should immediately demand that the Syrian government comply with the ceasefire and not attack predominantly Kurdish areas. It is imperative that the U.S. work to get both parties back to the negotiating table before the current ceasefire expires to finalize a fair agreement that fully integrates the SDF into the Syrian government.”
In yet another outrageous action the Netanyahu gov demolished the UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem Netanyahu & Trump have pushed fake propaganda that UNRWA is a proxy for Hamas as far-right politicians in Israel work to erase the Palestinian refugee identity Europe & the intl community need to stand up
Trump's foreign policy is about one thing: enriching his family & uber rich friends. Look closely & you'll find someone cashing in. In Venezuela, it was hedge fund owners and oil interests. With Greenland, it’s billionaires like Trump-donor Ron Lauder, pushing this land grab.
This is deranged. Trump is threatening to deploy our military, blow up the NATO alliance, & spend billions all because he didn't win a prize. This man has control of our nuclear arsenal. At what point will Republicans join us to stop him from putting our nation in harm's way?
This is pure, unabashed bigotry. If a politician said this about any other faith, they would rightfully be run out of their party. But this kind of despicable anti-Muslim rhetoric is so normalized that a sitting Senator uses it without consequence. A stain on our Congress.
Dr. King repeatedly reminded us that the inaction of good people was the greatest threat to the pursuit of justice. Today, in the face of a lawless and tyrannical president, inaction isn't an option. We must continue to stand up, speak up, & fight back.
Arlit Maria Martinez is a mother of 4. Her son, Kevin, died of cancer while she was in ICE custody. ICE refused her request to be at Kevin's side in his final moments. They must let her attend Kevin’s memorial. Arlit, I hope you hear how many patriots stand with you.
Trump’s foreign policy is all about enriching his family & rich friends. It was his billionaire donor Ron Lauder, who has investments in Greenland, who told him to buy it. Now Trump risks the NATO alliance & war with Europe to pad his friend’s pockets. We can’t let that happen.
Opening fraudulent investigations into Governor Walz & Mayor Frey is a textbook example of prosecutorial misconduct. Judges must start imposing sanctions and holding lawyers accountable. To every federal official participating in these shams: one day you will be held accountable.
Instead of investigating the death of Renee Good, Trump wants to investigate Governor Walz & Mayor Frey. Despicable. This is a clear weaponization of justice against Trump's political rivals & a desperate attempt to distract from ICE's growing brutality & Trump's lawlessness.
Instead of investigating the death of Renee Good, Trump wants to investigate Governor Walz & Mayor Frey. Despicable. This is a clear weaponization of justice against Trump's political rivals & a desperate attempt to distract from ICE's growing brutality & Trump's lawlessness.
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Voting History
775 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2026-03-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-03-23End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-03-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18S.J. Res. 118 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17S. 1383 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12H.R. 6644 (119th)Final passageYESYESBill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-04S.J. Res. 104 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationNOYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateNOYESCloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10S.J. Res. 95 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-46)
2026-02-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-02-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (58-39)
2026-02-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (55-39)
2026-02-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-40)
2026-02-02End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)

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