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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 — 840
Yes28%
No71%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align97%
Cross-party0%
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Chris Van Hollen
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Chris's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 62 sponsored · 443 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 10(source)
The people of D.C. deserve the same political rights as everyone else in this country. Today I reintroduced the D.C. Admission Act with Congresswoman Norton to finally grant #DCStatehood and end taxation without representation in our nation's capital.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 9(source)
Honored to join the Carter family for a touching and fitting service honoring a great American. President Carter made every one of his 100 years count — and his legacy will live on for generations to come.
President Jimmy Carter honored with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral
All five living current and former presidents gathered to honor Carter, who died at 100 and will be buried on the grounds of his family home in Georgia.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 9(source)
Yet another year of record enrollment for health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act.   Make no mistake: if Republicans rollback our work to make ACA plans more affordable, millions of Americans will lose health care.   We can't let that happen.
'Obamacare' hits record enrollment but an uncertain future awaits under Trump
A record 24 million people have signed up for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s landmark health legislation, as the program awaits an uncertain future...
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 7(source)
No one chooses to get sick, and a medical emergency shouldn't destroy someone's credit score. I’ve pushed for years to remove medical debt from credit reports, and this action from the Biden Administration will finally make that a reality.
Biden administration finalizes rule to strike medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau determined medical debt was a poor predictor of whether someone could repay a loan.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 7(source)
This shouldn’t be controversial: big polluters should pay to clean up their mess, and those who pollute the most should pay the most. Today I reintroduced my Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act to tackle the climate crisis and hold big polluters accountable. It's time to make it law.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 7(source)
Yesterday President Biden signed our Social Security Fairness Act to ensure public workers receive the full Social Security benefits they've paid into and earned over years of hard work. This will help millions more Americans retire with dignity — including tens of thousands of Marylanders.
Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden signed
President Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 6(source)
Fact: extending all of the Trump tax cuts would disproportionately benefit the ultra-wealthy and big corporations. It is mostly a handout for billionaires — and more of the same, tired ‘trickle-down’ economics that has never worked⬇️
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 6(source)
Today, Congress will certify the results of the presidential election. Today will be peaceful — an orderly exercise of constitutional duty. But we cannot forget that was not the case just four short years ago. We must never again take a peaceful transfer of power for granted.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 4(source)
In addition to Senator Alsobrooks, yesterday we also welcomed three terrific new House members to Maryland’s federal delegation.   Congratulations to Reps. Delaney, Elfreth and Olszewski — I look forward to working together for #TeamMaryland!
New members of Maryland's congressional delegation sworn in
Maryland's new congressional delegation was sworn in Friday, with Vice President Kamala Harris officiating incoming senator Angela Alsobrooks' swearing-in.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govJan 3(source)
Congratulations to Angela Alsobrooks on officially being sworn in as our new U.S. Senator for Maryland! Angela, we’ve worked together for years to deliver for our state — and I’m so glad we’re bringing that partnership to the U.S. Senate. Let’s get to work!
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govDec 31(source)
From responding to the Key Bridge tragedy to the election and everything in between, 2024 has been a rollercoaster. I hope you and your loved ones have a happy and restful New Year. As we usher in 2025, let’s look back on 2024 — and prepare for what’s to come in the year ahead⬇️
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govDec 22(source)
All workers should be able to unionize and collectively bargain for better pay and working conditions. I stand with the Amazon Teamsters who are making their voices heard. Amazon must follow the law, recognize their union and join them at the bargaining table.
Teamsters expand strike against Amazon | CNN Business
The Teamsters union announced late Friday that warehouse workers at a massive Amazon sorting and distribution center in Staten Island, New York, have joined the thousands of union members who began a ...
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govDec 21(source)
Despite all the Republican chaos, I’m glad the House finally passed a bill to keep the government open and deliver vital disaster relief — including FULL federal funding to rebuild the Key Bridge! I look forward to voting for it tonight & avoiding a harmful government shutdown.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govDec 20(source)
Attacks by Turkish-backed forces on our Syrian Kurdish partners undermine regional security and efforts to prevent an ISIS resurgence. Today Senator Graham and I introduced a bill to impose sanctions on Turkey — which we should enact if they do not accept a ceasefire and demilitarized zone. (1/2)
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govDec 20(source)
Yesterday, Republicans blocked my effort to confirm 10 nonpartisan judges for Washington, D.C. These are NOT federal judges — but because of absurd current law, they must be confirmed by the Senate. Yet another example of needless, damaging GOP obstruction.
DC judge nominees vote blocked, risking further delays amid critical judge shortages
Senator Chris Van Hollen tried calling a vote for ten judicial nominees for the D.C. court system but Republican Senator Roger Marshall blocked the motion.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govDec 19(source)
Governing by chaos is back, but it's telling that this time we don't know who's calling the shots — Musk, Trump or Johnson. Here's what we do know: we need to fund the government and deliver disaster relief to our communities NOW. It's time for House Republicans to do their job.
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Voting History
840 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
2025-10-01S. Res. 412 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-01—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-01H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-01S. 2882 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-30H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Defeated (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-30S. 2882 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Defeated (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-29S. 2806 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (37-61, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-09-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
2025-09-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (47-43)
2025-09-19—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-45)
2025-09-19H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Defeated (44-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-19S. 2882 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Defeated (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-09-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-09-17—Decision of the Chair PN12-19 and PN25-28 and PN12-45 and PN22-1 and PN22-2 and PN22-5 and PN22-27 and PN22-20 and PN22-21 and PN26-8 and PN26-34 and PN26-35 and PN55-41 and PN22-4 and PN22-8 and PN22-19 and PN26-1 and PN22-23 and PN25-40 and PN26-7 and PN26-19 and PN26-31 and PN60-3 and PN26-44 and PN25-2 and PN55-16 and PN60-9 and PN60-10 and PN129-8 and PN26-45 and PN141-37 and PN141-7 and PN141-28 and PN12-22 and PN25-21 and PN22-3 and PN26-22 and PN13-5 and PN22-24 and PN25-33 and PN141-18 and PN150-5 and PN345-16 and PN55-42 and PN54-6 and PN54-7 and PN55-45 and PN55-25YESYES✓Decision of Chair Not Sustained (47-52)
2025-09-17—Motion to Reconsider PN55-25 and PN55-45 and PN54-7 and PN54-6 and PN55-42 and PN345-16 and PN150-5 and PN141-18 and PN25-33 and PN22-24 and PN13-5 and PN26-22 and PN22-3 and PN25-21 and PN12-22 and PN141-28 and PN141-7 and PN141-37 and PN26-45 and PN129-8 and PN60-10 and PN60-9 and PN55-16 and PN25-2 and PN26-44 and PN60-3 and PN26-31 and PN26-19 and PN26-7 and PN25-40 and PN22-23 and PN26-1 and PN22-19 and PN22-8 and PN22-4 and PN55-41 and PN26-35 and PN26-34 and PN26-8 and PN22-21 and PN22-20 and PN22-27 and PN22-5 and PN22-2 and PN22-1 and PN12-45 and PN12-19 and PN25-28NONO✓Motion to Reconsider Agreed to (51-47)
2025-09-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-16S. Con. Res. 22 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (36-62)
2025-09-16S.J. Res. 60 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2025-09-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-47)
2025-09-15—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2025-09-15S. Res. 377 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Resolution Agreed to (51-44)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Res. 377YESYES✓Decision of Chair Not Sustained (45-53)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377NONO✓Motion to Reconsider Agreed to (52-45)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-10S. 2296 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-49)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Begin considerationNOT_VOTINGNO—Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Kill the motionNOT_VOTINGNO—Motion to Table Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-09-09—End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-09-09—End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-09-08—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (50-43)
2025-09-04S. 2296 (119th)Begin considerationNOYES✕Motion to Proceed Agreed to (83-13)
2025-09-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-02S. 2296 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYES✕Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-14, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (71-23)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNO——Nomination Confirmed (72-22)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-35)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-42)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNOYES✕Nomination Confirmed (78-17)
2025-08-02—End debateNOYES✕Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-19)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)

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.

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