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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 — 851
Yes28%
No71%
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 · 64 sponsored · 454 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 18(source)
Trump's lawless ICE operation spent $700 MILLION of your tax dollars on 7 warehouses they’re now trying to get rid of.   Not only is this ICE operation draconian & inhumane, it's an abuse of taxpayer dollars, paid for by their cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. It's twisted.
ICE Spent $700 Million on 7 Warehouses. Now It Wants to Get Rid of Them. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to sell or give away most of the 11 warehouses it bought to detain migrants, reversing course on a signature initiative.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 18(source)
The deal between the United States & Iran underscores what we already knew: The Iran war was a huge blunder from the start & we are worse off as a result. But one thing worse than this deal is not ending this stupid war.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 17(source)
When Republicans passed their One Big Beautiful Bill they said it wouldn’t impact our most vulnerable. Now they’re eating their words. At a time when prices are out of control, 770,000 children have lost food assistance, all so billionaires & corporations can pay less in taxes.
More Than 770,000 Children Are No Longer Receiving SNAP Benefits After Trump Changes Federal Food Program
Republican backers of Trump’s signature domestic policy bill repeatedly claimed that revisions to the food benefits program wouldn’t affect the most vulnerable. But reports from a dozen states show ch...
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 17(source)
$12 million. That's how much taxpayer money the Trump Administration spent to rehire the same federal workers they'd previously fired. Talk about waste, fraud, and abuse – this Administration commits all three on a daily basis.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 17(source)
Students with disabilities are students first. This illegal change will worsen outcomes & delay civil rights protections.   The Dept of Education had decades of expertise helping kids learn according to their unique needs.   Walking away from IDEA in its 50th year is plain cruel.
Education Dept. plans to move special ed and civil rights out of the agency
The moves are part of an effort to close the department by moving its functions to other parts of the government.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 16(source)
Back in February, I asked a Trump nominee about this EXACT possibility & he dodged my questions. Just as I said back then, this whole process is corrupt to its core. Trump's admin is effectively trying to boost his own family's tainted crypto company. Unprecedented corruption.
Senator Chris Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
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This is unprecedented. A company owned by the President's family, is seeking approvals from a federal agency over which the President has total control — including to hire & fire the people granting approvals. The company, the deal, the entire process is corrupt to the core.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 16(source)
“Do you want to put federal employees in trauma?" should be an easy question for anyone overseeing our federal workforce. But today, this Trump nominee couldn't answer it. This admin's disdain for civil servants hurts all Americans by undermining their ability to serve us all.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 15(source)
As this judge said, "History cannot be faithfully told while excluding the experiences of communities whose contributions, struggles, and achievements form an important part of our Nation's story," I couldn’t agree more.  www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
Judge orders restoration of National Park changes made by Trump administration
“History cannot be faithfully told while excluding the experiences of communities whose contributions, struggles, and achievements form an important part of our Nation’s story,” the judge wrote.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 13(source)
Today, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope leaves NASA Goddard for the Port of Baltimore to begin its journey to the Kennedy Space Center. This August, Roman will launch into space, broadening our understanding of our solar system & universe. Excited to see it on the move!
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 12(source)
This purchase and approval is the result of inappropriate interference by the Trump Admin on behalf of Trump's billionaire buddies.

The consolidation we're seeing in the media space is a threat to free speech. State Attorneys General must keep investigating these transactions.
Justice Department approves Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division signed off on Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., allowing the blockbuster media merger to move forward.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 12(source)
One day after Trump’s lawless ICE operation traumatized kids on school grounds in Baltimore, we learn they’re harassing DMV-area nonprofits for information about immigrant CHILDREN. This does nothing to make us safer. No child should live in fear of ICE’s violence.
Trump administration deploys federal agents to intimidate legal services nonprofits representing unaccompanied immigrant children
Washington, DC, June 12, 2026 – Over the past 48 hours, in the latest example of intimidation tactics, agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)...
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 12(source)
New data shows Trump’s refusal to extend ACA tax credits could lead to 5 MILLION people losing care this year.   Meanwhile, he’s spending your tax money on his Iran war & defense contracts for companies he's invested in.   He said it: he's not thinking of anyone else’s finances.
States starting to see major ObamaCare coverage losses
Newly released state enrollment data show ObamaCare coverage losses could be even more severe than initially anticipated, due to Congress’s unwillingness to renew enhanced subsidies.   Monthl…
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 10(source)
I warned the Trump admin of this exact eventuality.   Their actions combined with FIFA's ridiculous pricing schemes have discouraged fans from coming to games & now, one day before kickoff, ~180K tickets remain unsold.   Our local businesses are being shortchanged. www.ft.com/content/ac26...
Senator Chris Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
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The Trump Admin admits that its projections of how many tourists would come to the US after he took office were way off. Now World Cup fans are picking games in Mexico & Canada over the U.S. & it’s not hard to guess why. He is driving people away and hurting our economy.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 10(source)
Inflation is at its highest level since 2023. Gas prices are above $4 per gallon. Groceries get more expensive every week. The President may love it but the American people sure as hell don't.
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Reporter: Are you concerned, Mr. President, about the latest inflation number which came out this morning? Trump: No, I love it. I love the inflation.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJun 10(source)
Trump may not care about Americans' financial situation, but his illegal war is hurting working people every day. Inflation is at the highest level since 2023 & prices on everything from gas to groceries have gone up. This war is making us less safe & worse off. We must end it.
Inflation heats up to highest pace in three years, fueled by Iran war
Inflation hit 4 percent for the first time in three years in May, driven by surging gas prices from the Iran war.
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Voting History
851 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
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-03S. 9 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-27—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-27H.J. Res. 35 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 12 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 10 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52)
2025-02-26—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-02-25—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (54-44)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Begin considerationNOT_VOTINGNO—Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42)
2025-02-25—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (66-28)
2025-02-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-43)
2025-02-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (24-76)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 172)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 276)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Wyden Amdt. No. 1156)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 776)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 925)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 130)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Klobuchar Amdt. No. 494)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 454)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-49)
2025-02-20—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-02-18S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-02-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-18—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (72-28)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)

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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