Make no mistake: As Trump eyes more cuts to NASA’s science mission, our rivals are eager to race ahead — not just in space exploration, but in science and innovation across the board.
Once again, this isn’t America First. It’s America in Retreat.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Maryland
Chris Van Hollen
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Voting Record — 782
Yes26%
No73%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align97%
Cross-party0%
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Chris Van Hollen
U.S. SenatorDemocratMaryland
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20 recent posts · 59 sponsored · 417 cosponsored
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Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine, but all he's done is embolden Russia's aggression — cozying up to Putin while throwing the Ukrainian people under the bus.
Glad to see progress toward bipartisan sanctions against Putin. We need to get it done.
As Justice Jackson said in her dissent, ‘this was the wrong decision at the wrong moment.’
She’s right — allowing this damage to be done before ruling on the merits of this case shows how detached SCOTUS is from reality.
We won’t stop fighting to stop these illegal firings.
Amb. Huckabee told me during his confirmation process that he cared about Christians in the Holy Land.
So, Amb. Huckabee, I ask: What are you doing to get the Netanyahu government to stop these attacks and hold perpetrators accountable?
First Trump fired hundreds of scientists leading the fight against climate change. Now he’s hiring ones who don’t even believe it’s real.
As we face more intense and frequent extreme weather events, ignoring evidence of climate change is downright dangerous.
The predictable result of RFK Jr’s dangerous extremism and a Trump Admin that attacks science, shuns the truth and traffics in conspiracy theories.
Their fear mongering about vaccines is part of a broader pattern that is literally getting people killed.
Ben Franklin once described our nation as “a republic, if you can keep it.”
As we celebrate America’s birthday, we can never stop fighting to defend our Constitution, our freedom, and our democracy — nor can we take them for granted.
Happy Independence Day!🇺🇸
Someone tell AG Bondi it’s not a Maryland court’s (or any court’s) job to advance the president’s agenda.
The courts exist to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law — something totally foreign to Trump and his DOJ.
Do you really think Americans can believe anything these guys say after Trump and Hegseth essentially accused anyone who questioned the Trump narrative of being traitors?
Nothing I have seen or heard backs up this claim.
It is unconscionable that American taxpayers are paying for these killings. Shame, shame on Donald Trump and the complicity of everyone who continues to look the other way. apnews.com/article/pale...
Despite all his bluster about fighting gangs, Trump’s corrupt bargain with Salvadoran Pres. Bukele is doing the opposite — covering up evidence of Bukele’s own dealings with MS-13 and undermining US efforts to fight the gang.
Trump makes a big show but the real killers get off.
Cutting Medicaid and food and nutrition programs while pushing his latest corrupt grift: a $249 perfume.
Tells you everything you need to know about Trump's priorities: Donald Trump first, everyone else (except his sweet-smelling billionaire buddies) last.
Trump continues his lawless, outrageous attack on our schools and education. This is another illegal withholding of funds and it cannot stand.
This Trump proposal disregards the safety of the men and women of the FBI.
Statement from Team MD: (2/2)
Let me be clear: I will oppose the use of any funds to move the FBI HQ to a location other than the Greenbelt site which was selected after exhaustive review because, unlike the Reagan Building, it is a secure location that meets the FBI's mission requirements. (1/2)
It’s a dark day in U.S. foreign policy as the Trump admin completes its illegal dismantling of USAID.
The dedicated men and women of USAID have set a shining example across the globe.
As this report shows, these cuts will have deadly consequences — and Trump and Rubio are responsible.
Today is a shameful day for the U.S. Senate.
Republicans just passed a bill that will kick millions off their health care and hurt American families — all to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
Americans everywhere must stand up to stop this Great Betrayal in the House.
We've been on the Senate floor for 25 hours fighting this awful bill.
Republicans have blocked us at every step — while rewriting the bill behind closed doors to strong-arm their members into cutting health care for 17 million people to pay for billionaire tax cuts.
Shameful.
I think Senators from both parties were surprised to learn this bill includes a $100M slush fund for OMB.
That's right — while OMB guts FEMA funding and more, they want taxpayers to give THEM an extra $100M. I introduced an amendment to stop this scam. Shame on Republicans for blocking it.
Update: We have now been at this for 22 hours and Republicans are still hard at work trying to kick 17 million Americans off their health care to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
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Voting History782 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | — | 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) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-39) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
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.