On his trip to the UAE, Trump agreed to give valuable U.S. AI technology to a UAE-owned company — just two weeks after ERIC Trump struck a deal with another UAE firm to use $2 billion to boost the Trump family's crypto business.
I broke down this brazen, pay-to-play corruption last week:
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Maryland
Chris Van Hollen
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Voting Record — 783
Yes26%
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 · 417 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Show me an authoritarian state and I'll show you their “Dear Leader” loyalty tests,
Replacing a merit-based system with political cronyism will destroy critical services and undermine our democracy. Do you want our air traffic controllers to take a skills test or a Trump test?
The House version of Trump's so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill" cut $800B from Medicaid—and the Senate version is even worse.
There's nothing "beautiful" about kicking millions off their health care. And to pay for billionaire tax cuts? We must fight this with everything we've got.
"I've sat on this bench now for 40 years. I've never seen government racial discrimination like this."
That's what a Reagan-appointed judge said about Trump cancelling hundreds of NIH grants.
We can't stop fighting Trump's assault on science, the NIH, and our values.
It’s been nauseating to see many leaders of leading democracies rotate through the Oval Office competing to see who can best ingratiate themselves with Trump.
In Alberta, G7 leaders need to stand in solidarity for democratic values and stop sucking up to and appeasing a wannabe dictator.
Wishing a very happy Father’s Day to all the great dads in Maryland and across the country! On this day, I remember the inspiration, example and love of my own father. Today, we need good role models more than ever.
Our country faces grave challenges, but Americans around the country give me hope. Like the thousands I spoke to at a #NoKingsDay protest in Baltimore — patriots making clear we will NOT tolerate Trump’s lawlessness and abuses of power.
We will defend the country we love.
I can’t think of a better place to celebrate #FlagDay than the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore — the site where Mary Pickersgill, her family and Grace Wisher sewed the flag that flew at Ft. McHenry & inspired the National Anthem.
A big piece of MD & U.S. history!🇺🇸
Our first #NoKingsDay stop this morning was in Rockville, where over 1,000 people were gathered to send a clear message to Donald Trump: WE THE PEOPLE say NO KINGS.
We will hold him accountable in court, in Congress, and in communities across the country.
Horrified by the sickening act of political violence in Minnesota. I pray for the family of Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were murdered in cold blood, and for the recovery of John Hoffman and his wife.
The killer must be held accountable. This has no place in America.
We cannot move on from what happened yesterday. A Senator being roughed up and handcuffed for trying to ask a question is what you see in a DICTATORSHIP.
Our country is at a crossroads and we need EVERY American to stand up to defend freedom, democracy and our Constitution.
The Republican tax bill adds a mountain of red tape and bureaucracy for people who are eligible for Medicaid.
That's right: the party that brought you "DOGE" wants to make government LESS efficient so they can take health care from millions of Americans.
I have a better idea⬇️
The Netanyahu government’s decision to attack Iran only makes a very dangerous situation worse.
Instead of bringing wars to an end, Trump is facilitating them — leading to civilian deaths and threatening American lives. This is a moment that requires real American leadership.
Bukele and Trump are complicit in an illegal scheme to use US taxpayer dollars to ship people to El Salvador in violation of their constitutional rights.
Today we introduced sanctions against the Bukele regime to fight this cash-for-collusion deal & assault on our Constitution:
What we saw today is what we see in dictatorships.
And if they can do this to @padilla.senate.gov, imagine how vulnerable others in this country are to this kind of tyranny and abuse.
This is a moment for every American to STAND UP for freedom and for our Constitution.
What happened today should outrage every American — and it's part of a broader pattern of dictator-like moves from Trump's lawless administration.
I'm on the Senate floor now to stand with @padilla.senate.gov and condemn this assault on our democracy:
Despicable. Trump’s goons are roughing up and handcuffing
@padilla.senate.gov as he tries to ask a simple question.
This is what dictatorship looks like. Watch:
The Trump administration is rescinding vital protections that keep harmful pollutants out of the air we breathe.
Another gift to the fossil fuel industry at expense of the public health. Another betrayal of the American people. Shameful.
Whether he's accepting a free jet or selling his family's crypto scheme, Trump is clearly willing to sell the presidency and corrupt U.S. foreign policy for his own profit.
Tune in as I discuss how we can fight this pay-to-play corruption:
These two ultra-extremist members of the Netanyahu government have called for what amounts to the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza and annexation of the West Bank.
Sanctioning them was the right move and more should join in taking this action.
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783 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 (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) |
| 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) |
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.