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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 — 771

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No73%

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Not Voting2%

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Chris Van Hollen

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Chris's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 56 sponsored · 407 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 28(source)

This is the insanity of Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson’s, refusal to allow a vote on the bipartisan bill that passed the Senate to fund TSA, FEMA, & the Coast Guard & ensure those workers get paid.  Americans can’t wait, vote today! www.wmar2news.com/news/region/...

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 28(source)

Donald Trump would love nothing more than for us to be scared, be afraid, & be silent while he wrecks our democracy. But as millions of Americans are showing today, we will not be scared, we will not go away, & we will say loudly: NO KINGS! 📍Laurel, MD

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 27(source)

We have 50,000 troops around Iran, with more on the way, as the possibility of boots on the ground in Iran looms. We've lost 13 American service members with hundreds wounded, nearly 1500 civilians have been killed, & we are less safe. We need to END this war, not escalate it.

Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more combat troops to the Middle East

The consideration is the latest signal that a U.S. ground operation in Iran is being prepared.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 27(source)

Deputy AG Blanche says he "cleaned house" at the FBI, removing anyone involved in prosecutions against Trump. This is how dictators act. The DOJ & FBI aren't the president’s attack dogs. They’re supposed to work for the people against the corruption that Trump represents.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 27(source)

This morning, after 42 days, Republicans finally agreed to what we've been proposing for weeks — funding TSA, FEMA, & the Coast Guard without giving another penny to Trump's lawless ICE & Border Patrol operations. My full statement:

“For weeks, we have been urging Republicans to stop blocking funding for TSA, FEMA, CISA, and the Coast Guard and restore pay for these civil servants. After Republicans rejected 14 of our attempts on the Senate Floor to do just that, today they finally relented – but only after their inaction led to worsening chaos at airports across the country and considerable hardship for unpaid federal workers. Also as we demanded, this funding agreement includes no funding for Trump’s ICE and Border Patrol – operations that have instilled fear in communities across the country, violated individuals’ constitutional rights on an unprecedented scale, and left U.S. citizens dead. As I have said repeatedly, I will not support even one more dime for this Administration’s out-of-control immigration agencies so long as their lawlessness and violence continues.”

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 26(source)

A judge has paused Hegseth's efforts to punish Anthropic. Remember: This is a US company punished for not wanting their AI to kill without human involvement or be used for mass surveillance of Americans. These attacks are another shameless play by this lawless Admin. www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/03/...

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 26(source)

Working with our state & local partners, Federal Team Maryland fought to secure 100% federal funding for the bridge's rebuilding, & we will not stop until the job is done. [2/2]

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 26(source)

Two years ago, we awoke to news of the Key Bridge’s collapse – a tragedy that took the lives of six people & threatened the livelihoods of everyone at the Port of Baltimore. Today especially, we honor the lives lost. Out of this tragedy, we saw Maryland came together. [1/2]

Photo of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 26(source)

Today, Trump named his Council of Advisors on Science & Technology. If his ban on states regulating AI didn’t make it clear, Trump wants Big Tech billionaires in charge of writing their own rules for tech & AI. Screw everyone else.

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President Trump appointed 13 people to the Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. 12 of them are tech billionaires. We need AI guardrails to protect working people’s jobs and freedoms—the Trump admin needs to hear their voices, not only Big Tech.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 25(source)

On Sunday, Defense Minister Katz said Israel would use the "Rafah" model in Lebanon. Earlier this month, the Trump Admin rushed a sale of over 20,000 bombs to the Netanyahu gov. Today, I asked the official who signed off on the transfer if it complies with US policy & intl law. He wouldn't answer.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 24(source)

Instead of needlessly stationing armed ICE agents at our airports, Republicans and Trump should just pay TSA. It's that simple. And if Republicans would stop blocking us, we could fund TSA, FEMA, and more TODAY.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 24(source)

These guys are delusional. Spending $1 BILLION in taxpayer dollars to STOP clean energy production that lowers Americans' energy bills isn't SAVING anyone money. Instead, it's costing Americans now and in the long-run. What a waste. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 24(source)

In addition to the 13 American servicemembers who have been killed, Trump's war has resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 civilians in the region, including over 100 Iranian school kids. All of them should be alive today. To stop the killing we must end the war, NOW.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 23(source)

Let’s be clear: targeting civilian infrastructure is a war crime under international law. The world has called out Russia for doing exactly this in Ukraine. If Trump & Hegseth follow Putin's playbook, they must be held accountable. www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 22(source)

Under guise of their so-called SAVE America Act, Trump & Republicans are trying to rig the midterm elections. If this was really about ensuring all Americans can vote, they would agree to guarantee that all citizens get a free ID. But that’s not their plan.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 22(source)

I'll say it again: we could fully fund TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard & other agencies within DHS TODAY. But Republicans keep blocking those efforts because they want a blank check for ICE & CBP.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 21(source)

Gas prices at one of my local stations in Maryland, today. All thanks to Donald Trump.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 21(source)

As Americans pay more at the pump, Trump lifted sanctions on both Russia & the Iranian regime so they will profit even more from higher oil prices caused by his war. He may be a self-proclaimed “genius” but it doesn’t take one to see this isn’t in our interest. End the war, NOW.

🚨U.S. to allow Iran to get ~14 billion dollars (!!!) in oil revenue
🚨This is a huge financial concession to Iran by the U.S.
🚨It is the first time U.S. is buying Iranian oil since 1996
🚨It's all happening in the middle of a war against...Iran

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 21(source)

While the Iran war rages on & prices keep rising, Republicans have decided to use this pivotal weekend to try to make it harder for millions of Americans to vote. They're scared of running on their failed policies, so they want to rig the midterms in their favor.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 21(source)

Soon CBS, CNN, & TikTok will all be owned by Trump-megadonor Larry Ellison. Trump's billionaire buddies are buying up more of our media & jeopardizing our independent press. State Attorneys General have the power to stop this merger, they must act. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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Sponsored Bills(56)

S. 4306 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a surtax on high income individu…
S.J. Res. 180 (119th)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with…
S.J. Res. 158 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military …
S. 4196 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to return the estate, gift, and generation…
S. 4178 (119th)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to e…

Cosponsored Bills(407)

S. 4466 (119th)
A bill to provide a Foreign Service officer career pathway for former United States Agency f…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4478 (119th)
A bill to protect the credit of Federal workers during a government shutdown.
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 715 (119th)
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech wo…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S.J. Res. 191 (119th)
A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within o…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4436 (119th)
A bill to nullify certain rules related to foreign assistance.
Joined: 2026-04-29

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Voting History

771 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-04-30	S.J. Res. 184 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30	S. Res. 690 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29	S.J. Res. 99 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29	S.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28	S.J. Res. 124 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 124	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28	S. Res. 690 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Accept House changes	NO	NO	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	S.J. Res. 114 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (46-51)
2026-04-21	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2026-04-20	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (47-46)
2026-04-16	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-04-16	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 140	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-49)
2026-04-15	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2026-04-15	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-48)
2026-04-15	S.J. Res. 138 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (36-63)
2026-04-15	S.J. Res. 32 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 32	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (40-59)
2026-04-15	S.J. Res. 123 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-52)
2026-04-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-04-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2026-04-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2026-04-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-03-26	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-26	S. 1383 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25	S.J. Res. 103 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)
2026-03-25	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25	S.J. Res. 107 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24	S.J. Res. 116 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24	S. 1383 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24	S. 1383 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2026-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-03-23	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)

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