Trump ran on lowering prices — but when you look at the rising price of eggs, it’s pretty clear that he and Elon Musk are focused on everything BUT that ⬇️
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Maryland
Chris Van Hollen
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Yes27%
No71%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align97%
Cross-party0%
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Chris Van Hollen
U.S. SenatorDemocratMaryland
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Elon Musk wants to fire merit-based federal employees and replace them with an army of political cronies.
That’s not government efficiency — it’s a recipe for corruption that will serve the billionaires at the expense of everyone else. We must shut down this illegal power grab.
🚨Tomorrow, Senator Alsobrooks and I will be hosting a live telephone town hall to hear directly from Marylanders who are gravely concerned about the illegal Musk-Trump power grab — and to discuss how we're fighting back.
Tune in tomorrow at 7:30PM: www.vanhollen.senate.gov/live
Our message to Elon Musk: keep your hands OFF our Social Security!!!
You know what doesn't scream "everything is above board?" Firing the person who is literally in charge of ethics.
But we know how this plays out — they fire the independent watchdogs, then they deliver for their billionaire friends.
A cycle of corruption.
The judiciary is a co-equal branch of government, just like Congress and the presidency. When Musk & his cronies do illegal things, it's their JOB to step in and block them.
Musk may get to be a dictator at Tesla — he doesn't get to be one in Washington.
🚨UPDATE: A federal judge has temporarily blocked this order from going into effect in 22 states, including Maryland.
We will continue to fight this outrageous and illegal move to cut critical funds for cancer research and so much more. This cannot and will not stand.
🚨We’re at the Social Security Administration HQ in Baltimore to make clear that we won't allow Musk and his cronies to attack federal workers and interfere with the Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits of working Americans.
Tune in now:
This is the richest man on earth bragging about destroying an agency that’s returned BILLIONS of dollars to working Americans who were cheated by big corporations.
Well guess what - the CFPB is protected by law and we will fight to ensure it can continue to fight for consumers.
Trump and Musk are slashing funding for lifesaving cancer research and much more.
More Americans will die as they take a sledgehammer to decades of medical progress and cripple research institutes in Maryland and nationwide.
We are fighting this with everything we’ve got.
Make no mistake: Their endgame is to give billionaires control of the government so they can then turn around and deliver a massive tax cut for the ultra-wealthy.
There can be no "business as usual" in the U.S. Congress. We must fight this assault on working people.
Every committee in Congress should hold urgent hearings on Musk's illegal takeover of the federal government.
He is causing real harm to the American people. I've been demanding hearings in the committees I sit on — the Republicans in charge need to DO THEIR JOBS.
🚨We just learned that Elon Musk and his cronies are planning to fire nearly the ENTIRE workforce at USAID. This blatantly illegal action will cause huge damage to America around the world.
We will immediately fight this in Congress and the Courts — IT MUST NOT STAND.
Trump and Musk have made it clear they're willing to violate the law to vilify federal workers and dismantle key government services — and Russ Vought will only add fuel to that dangerous fire.
Tune in as I explain why I'm voting NO on Vought⬇️
Elon Musk's illegal dismantling of USAID is already hurting efforts to deliver vital assistance around the globe and strengthening our adversaries. It’s not America First — it's America in retreat.
Tune in as I discuss why this must be stopped:
We can’t have business as usual in the Senate. That's why every Committee should be focused on Musk's takeover of the federal govt.
I called on Republicans running the Banking Committee to have an emergency hearing on Musk gaining access to the most sensitive information of Americans. Do your job!
What Elon Musk is doing to USAID is a gift to Russia, it’s a gift to China, it’s a gift to our adversaries around the world.
This is not America First — it’s America in retreat.
Last I checked, the Constitution is pretty clear: presidents are not kings.
President Trump can’t cherry-pick the law. We will hold him accountable in Congress and through the courts — and that work is already underway.
My office has been alerted that Senate-wide phone systems are experiencing issues due to high call volume.
We are working to get this resolved ASAP, but please keep trying if you can’t immediately get through. You can also visit my website to leave comments or submit requests for assistance:
Elon Musk may get to be a dictator at Tesla, but he doesn’t get to be a dictator in Washington.
We need to shut down the Musk operation NOW.
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825 total votes
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| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 172) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 276) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Wyden Amdt. No. 1156) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 776) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (51-49) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 925) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 130) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Klobuchar Amdt. No. 494) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 454) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-49) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-02-19 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-02-18 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2025-02-18 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2025-02-18 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (72-28) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-48) |
| 2025-02-12 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-02-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-48) |
| 2025-02-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-47) |
| 2025-02-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (55-44) |
| 2025-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-45) |
| 2025-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-46) |
| 2025-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (77-23) |
| 2025-02-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-38) |
| 2025-02-03 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-01-30 | — | End debate | NO | YES | ✕ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (83-13) |
| 2025-01-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-35) |
| 2025-01-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | YES | ✕ | Nomination Confirmed (80-17) |
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.