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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 — 788
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 · 420 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 26(source)
On Memorial Day, we remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We owe them and their families a debt that we can never truly repay, and we honor them today and every day by doing our part to defend the freedoms and values they died to protect.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 23(source)
Republicans are playing all sorts of word games to try to hide the fact that their “tax plan” slashes Medicaid and takes health care away from millions — all to pay for tax cuts for billionaires like Elon Musk. The American people aren’t buying it.
Opinion | Make No Mistake, Republicans Are Trying to Cut Medicaid
The Republican tax bill would take health insurance from millions of lower-income Americans and give the savings to the wealthiest Americans.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 22(source)
Tonight’s Trump meme coin dinner is gross corruption—selling access to the president for personal profit & inviting foreign adversaries to buy influence. Once again, billionaires & foreign moguls are the ones cashing in on seats at Trump’s table.
Raising ethics questions, top Trump meme coin investors to dine with president tonight
President Trump is hosting an exclusive dinner tonight for the largest investors in the $TRUMP meme coin, putting the murky world of cryptocurrencies on a collision course with White House ethics.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 22(source)
When I attended my first Board of Visitors meeting a few weeks ago, I brought some of the books the Academy had banned — including Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" — and moved to end the ban. This is progress. We can’t stop fighting back.
Most books pulled from Naval Academy library are back on the shelves in latest DEI turn
All but a few of the nearly 400 books that the U.S. Naval Academy removed from its library because they dealt with anti-racism and gender issues are back on the shelves. That is the result of a review...
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 22(source)
House Republicans, on the orders of their Dear Leader, just passed their billionaire tax giveaway at the expense of everyone else. This bill slashes Medicaid & food & nutrition programs & explodes the deficit, driving up interest rates and costs. We must defeat it in the Senate.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 22(source)
I’m appalled by the vile attack on those attending an event at the Capital Jewish Museum, that has taken the lives of two Israeli Embassy aides. I’m praying for them and their loved ones. This is a horrific act of violence and antisemitism and the perpetrator must be brought to justice.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 22(source)
There’s been a lot of drama from House Republicans today, but it boils down to this: They’re working around the clock to cut taxes for billionaires like Elon Musk while gutting Medicaid and vital services that benefit all Americans. It’s Exhibit A of the Great Trump Betrayal.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 21(source)
We already know Republicans want to gut Medicaid to pay for their billionaire tax cut. Now the nonpartisan CBO says their plan would add so much to the deficit that it would force huge cuts to MEDICARE too. They've put health care on the chopping block.
Trump and GOP’s tax bill would force cuts to Medicare, CBO says
Some $500 billion in cuts to Medicare could be avoided if Congress instructs the White House budget office to disregard the reconciliation package’s debt impact.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 21(source)
Marco Rubio used to defend free speech wherever it was threatened. Now he's snatching students off the street for exercising First Amendment rights — an authoritarian crusade that would make McCarthy himself blush. I would ask "have you no decency," but I already know the answer.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 21(source)
Trump and Musk set out to put dedicated federal workers ‘in trauma’ — and that’s exactly what they’ve done. And tormented federal workers aren’t the only victims. The American people who no longer benefit from their public service suffer too. Shameful.
White House officials wanted to put federal workers ‘in trauma.’ It’s working.
Federal workers describe struggling with panic attacks, depression, suicidal thoughts. “Why doesn’t anyone care?”
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 20(source)
The Marco Rubio who testified today is not the one I served with in the Senate. He has had a full MAGA lobotomy. Today I directly told him about the many ways he has betrayed American values and interests:
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 20(source)
I met with Ruth in El Salvador just over a month ago to discuss the abysmal human rights situation there. This news of her likely disappearance is exactly the kind of abuse she warned about. The Bukele regime must release her NOW.
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#ElSalvador | URGENT 📣 Ruth is likely the victim of short-term enforced disappearance. As of now, neither her family nor her legal team has been able to confirm her whereabouts or the detention center where she is being held.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 20(source)
Thanks to Trump's disastrous USDA cuts, DMV food banks have lost 1.4 MILLION meals and food banks nationally are struggling to meet growing demand. There's nothing "efficient" about taking food from people in need. It's just more cruelty from Trump and his cabinet of billionaires.
Local food banks have lost 1.4 million meals to Trump’s cuts
As local food banks struggle to meet demand, the Trump administration has cut USDA funding meant to provide meals for those in need.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 19(source)
Understand this about Trump’s trip to the Gulf: He sold out our national interest for his family's business interest — giving away key U.S. tech innovations to Gulf countries while they cut deals with his advance man, Eric Trump. This isn't America First. It’s Trump Profits First.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 17(source)
Let food into Gaza NOW! Netanyahu and his government are starving 2 million civilians. This is day 76 of the blockade. Trucks with food are waiting to get in but are blocked. Children have already died from withholding food. The U.S. is complicit in this gross violation of international law.
Risk of famine across all of Gaza, new report says | World Food Programme
ROME/NEW YORK – Populations across the Gaza Strip are at risk of famine as fighting has surged again, border crossings are still closed, and food is dangerously scarce. Hunger and malnutrition have in...
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 17(source)
The Trump Admin’s attempt to shield itself from a 9-0 SCOTUS order to “facilitate” the return of and due process for Abrego Garcia by invoking the states secrets privilege is laughable. They are trying to make a mockery of the rule of law. Glad the courts are not falling for it.
US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is ‘inadequate,’ judge says
A federal judge told the Trump administration Friday that its explanation for invoking the state secrets privilege in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is inadequate, describing the government’s reason…
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMay 17(source)
Heartbroken by the loss of two of Maryland’s finest heroes. Lt. Mark Dranbauer and Charles Mudra served their community for years — putting themselves on the line to keep Marylanders safe.    My prayers are with their loved ones and with the entire Baltimore City Fire Dept.
Baltimore firefighter dies during training Friday
Charles Mudra, an emergency vehicle driver for the department, suffered a medical emergency as he was training at an East Baltimore facility.
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Voting History
788 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
2025-07-28—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-39)
2025-07-28—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-07-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-47)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23H.R. 3944 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-41)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22H.R. 3944 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-22H.R. 3944 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-21—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-43)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-36)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-34)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-31)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-43)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (51-48)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Motion to Discharge H.R. 4NONO✓Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-47)

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