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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 — 773
Yes25%
No73%
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 · 56 sponsored · 408 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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 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 20(source)
I will not vote for another dime for Trump's war. This war is making us less safe. It's taken 13 American lives. Killed thousands of civilians. And is costing billions in taxpayer dollars. The best way to protect our troops, save lives, & end this war is to cut off funding.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 19(source)
Last August, Trump Jr.'s fund invested in Vulcan Elements, a start-up valued at ~$200M. In December, Vulcan got a $620M taxpayer funded loan from the fed gov. Now, Vulcan is worth ~$2 BILLION, ~10x what it was when Trump Jr.'s fund first invested. Stinks to high heaven.
US Taxpayers and Trump’s Son Are Backing the Same Rare-Earth Startup The investments are transforming Vulcan Elements. But some Republicans are uncomfortable with state-sponsored capitalism.
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In Nov. 2024, Trump Jr. joined Unusual Machines, a drone maker, as an "advisor.” In October, they won a big contract from the Army. On Dec. 3rd, Vulcan Elements, a start-up, got a $620 million loan from the DOD. You won't guess who invested back in August!
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 19(source)
Republicans blocked our bill to fully fund TSA & their agents. This is the 8th time they've blocked our attempts to reopen TSA, FEMA, & other agencies outside of ICE & CBP at DHS. But they would rather hold these agencies hostage to give Trump's ICE & CBP another blank check.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 19(source)
$200 BILLION for a war of choice that Americans don't want and that isn't making us safer. This should be an absolute nonstarter.  The best way to end this war, protect our troops, save civilian lives, & rein in a lawless Administration is to cut off funding. I’m a hell no.
Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war
That figure would far surpass the costs of the U.S. airstrike campaign to date and aims to boost production of critical weapons depleted in the conflict, people familiar with the matter said.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 18(source)
Today, we received another CLASSIFIED briefing on Iran, as this Admin refuses to hold public hearings w/ the war's real architects, like Rubio & Hegseth, b/c they want to hide the truth. The American people are watching the costs of this war of choice rise. They deserve ANSWERS.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 18(source)
This week, Senate Republicans are trying to ram through the so-called SAVE America Act, a bill designed to make it harder for certain citizens to vote in order to rig elections in their favor. This is a fraud masquerading as an election integrity effort. We can't let this pass.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 17(source)
In addition to the lives lost & the fact that it's making us less safe, the Iran war has cost $12 BILLION so far. With that we could provide: - Healthcare for 1.3 MILLION people, or - SNAP for 5.5 MILLION people, or - Universal pre-K for 900,000 kids How is this America First?
What US Spending on the War in Iran Could Fund Instead
The Iran war has cost the U.S. $12 billion so far, says a Trump official. How else could that money have been used? We crunched the numbers.
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 16(source)
Trump promised to bring down prices on day 1. But prices are soaring & Americans are making very tough decisions to scrape by. From launching a multibillion-dollar war of choice to refusing to extend ACA tax credits, it's clear Trump never gave a damn about reducing your costs.
Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care | CNN
Roughly one-third of respondents – equivalent to more than 82 million Americans – said they have had to cut back on at least one daily living expense to cover their health care bills, according to a n...
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 16(source)
It’s been 24 days since the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s illegal tariff tax & he still has no plan for paying back the money he stole from American families. When are they going to see the $1,700 he owes them? Return the money, NOW!
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govMar 15(source)
Last month another American was killed in the West Bank, the 9th in just over 4 years. Israeli settler violence is out of control but the Trump Admin, like the Biden Admin before it, hasn’t gotten justice for any of these killings. Rubio & Huckabee: DO YOUR DAMN JOBS!
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Voting History
773 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
2025-04-30H.J. Res. 75 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-04-30H.J. Res. 42 (119th)Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42NONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-46)
2025-04-29H.J. Res. 42 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-04-29—Confirm nomineeNOYES✕Nomination Confirmed (83-14)
2025-04-29—End debateNOYES✕Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-13)
2025-04-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (60-36)
2025-04-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-36)
2025-04-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-04-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-39)
2025-04-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (67-29)
2025-04-28—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-27)
2025-04-11—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (60-25)
2025-04-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-25)
2025-04-11—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-26)
2025-04-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-25)
2025-04-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-46)
2025-04-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-10H.J. Res. 20 (119th)Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 20NONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (53-44)
2025-04-09H.J. Res. 20 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-42)
2025-04-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-04-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-04-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-04-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (60-37)
2025-04-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-04-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-04-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-04-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-04-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-04-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-08—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-04-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-32)
2025-04-08—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-04-07—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-39)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 305(b)(2) of the CBA re: Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 1690)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESNO✕Amendment Rejected (5-94)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)

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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