Chris Van Hollen

Democratic·Senate

Senator for Maryland

In office since 2017

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Capitol Hill office730 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington 20515

Their record

Sep 152026

VotedS. 4668Protect College Sports Act of 2026

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Roll 235Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (74-24, 3/5 majority required)Nay

VotedH.R. 3633Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633Roll 234Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)Nay

VotedPN1093-3Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, vice Michael H. Watson, retired.

On the Nomination PN1093-3Roll 233Nomination Confirmed (52-45)Nay

IntroducedS. 5396A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to install new permanent fencing around the United States Capitol, any of the Capitol Buildings, or any portion of the Capitol Grounds.

Bill · Sen. Chris Van Hollen(Democratic-Maryland)Referred to Rules and Administration CommitteeOriginal cosponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS)

IntroducedS. 5399A bill to prohibit the use of Federal, State, foreign, or private funds to install permanent fencing around the White House complex.

Bill · Sen. Chris Van Hollen(Democratic-Maryland)Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Committee

CosponsoredS. 3524American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025

Bill · Sen. David McCormick(Republican-Pennsylvania)Public Lands and Natural Resources · Referred to Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeSigned 272 days after introduction, joining 18 others

CosponsoredS.J.Res. 214A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

Joint resolution · Sen. Jeff Merkley(Democratic-Oregon)Referred to Judiciary CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 11 others

CosponsoredS.Res. 854A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Simple resolution · Sen. Ron Wyden(Democratic-Oregon)Referred to Judiciary CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 29 others

Sep 142026

VotedPN1093-3Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, vice Michael H. Watson, retired.

On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3Roll 232Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-46)Nay

IntroducedS.Res. 851A resolution designating the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

Simple resolution · Sen. Chris Van Hollen(Democratic-Maryland)Referred to Judiciary Committee

IntroducedS.Res. 852A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Simple resolution · Sen. Chris Van Hollen(Democratic-Maryland)Referred to Foreign Relations Committee

CosponsoredS. 3990PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Tina Smith(Democratic-Minnesota)Health · Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeSigned 194 days after introduction, joining 28 others

CosponsoredS. 5389A bill to prevent corruption in banking applications, to prohibit Presidents from owning or controlling banks, and for other purposes.

Bill · Sen. Elizabeth Warren(Democratic-Massachusetts)Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 12 others

CosponsoredS. 5390A bill to terminate and refund certain duties imposed by the President, and for other purposes.

Bill · Sen. Charles E. Schumer(Democratic-New York)Referred to Finance CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 27 others

CosponsoredS.J.Res. 213A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".

Joint resolution · Sen. Richard J. Durbin(Democratic-Illinois)Referred to Judiciary CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 10 others

Aug 82026

VotedS. 5271A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271Roll 231Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required)Nay

VotedPN1078Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General, vice Pamela Bondi.2 rolls

On the Nomination PN1078Roll 230Nomination Confirmed (50-49)Nay On the Cloture Motion PN1078Roll 229Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)Nay

VotedH.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500Roll 228Bill Passed (90-6, 3/5 majority required)Yea

VotedOther business

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file)Roll 227Motion to Table Agreed to (61-32)Yea

Aug 72026

VotedOther business2 rolls

On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file)Roll 226Cloture Motion Agreed to (91-6, 3/5 majority required)Yea On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file)Roll 223Amendment Rejected (32-64)Yea

VotedNominations74 nominations, en bloc

On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11Roll 225Nomination Confirmed (51-47)Nay

VotedH.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334Roll 224Bill Passed (86-11, 3/5 majority required)Yea

CosponsoredS. 128925th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act

Bill · Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand(Democratic-New York)Finance and Financial Sector · Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteeSigned 491 days after introduction, joining 64 others

Aug 62026

IntroducedS. 5298Delivering Americans Affordable Homes Act

Bill · Sen. Chris Van Hollen(Democratic-Maryland)Housing and Community Development · Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CommitteeOriginal cosponsor: Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT)

CosponsoredS. 5273Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Lisa Murkowski(Republican-Alaska)Public Lands and Natural Resources · Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 6 others

CosponsoredS. 5283Momnibus Act

Bill · Sen. Cory A. Booker(Democratic-New Jersey)Health · Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 27 others

CosponsoredS. 5285Visitable Inclusive Tax credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act

Bill · Sen. Amy Klobuchar(Democratic-Minnesota)Taxation · Referred to Finance CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 4 others

CosponsoredS. 5288Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act

Bill · Sen. Brian Schatz(Democratic-Hawaii)Armed Forces and National Security · Referred to Armed Services CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 12 others

CosponsoredS. 5300Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Tammy Duckworth(Democratic-Illinois)Armed Forces and National Security · Referred to Armed Services CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 16 others

CosponsoredS. 5304Fairness for Farm Workers Act

Bill · Sen. Alex Padilla(Democratic-California)Labor and Employment · Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 12 others

CosponsoredS. 5319Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act

Bill · Sen. Jeff Merkley(Democratic-Oregon)Health · Referred to Finance CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 2 others

CosponsoredS. 5320Insider Trading Prohibition Act

Bill · Sen. Jack Reed(Democratic-Rhode Island)Finance and Financial Sector · Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 3 others

CosponsoredS. 5339Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act

Bill · Sen. Angela D. Alsobrooks(Democratic-Maryland)Foreign Trade and International Finance · Referred to Finance CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 5 others

CosponsoredS. 5341Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Christopher Murphy(Democratic-Connecticut)Transportation and Public Works · Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 17 others

CosponsoredS. 5357TABOO Act

Bill · Sen. Jeff Merkley(Democratic-Oregon)International Affairs · Referred to Foreign Relations CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 6 others

CosponsoredS.J.Res. 211A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Joint resolution · Sen. John W. Hickenlooper(Democratic-Colorado)International Affairs · Referred to Foreign Relations CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 9 others

CosponsoredS.Res. 837A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

Simple resolution · Sen. Steve Daines(Republican-Montana)Public Lands and Natural ResourcesOriginal cosponsor, with 62 others

Aug 52026

VotedS.J.Res. 187A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187Roll 222Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)Yea

VotedNominations74 nominations, en bloc

On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11Roll 221Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)Nay

VotedPN932Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vice Susan Monarez.2 rolls

On the Nomination PN932Roll 220Nomination Confirmed (51-44)Nay On the Cloture Motion PN932Roll 219Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)Nay

CosponsoredS. 5268Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Ruben Gallego(Democratic-Arizona)Labor and Employment · Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 3 others

Aug 32026

VotedH.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500Roll 218Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4, 3/5 majority required)Yea

CosponsoredS. 5215Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act

Bill · Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto(Democratic-Nevada)Transportation and Public Works · Referred to Finance CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 3 others

CosponsoredS. 5217RECOVER PII Act

Bill · Sen. Mark R. Warner(Democratic-Virginia)Government Operations and Politics · Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 2 others

CosponsoredS. 5220Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto(Democratic-Nevada)Energy · Referred to Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 3 others

CosponsoredS. 5222DRIVE Across America Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto(Democratic-Nevada)Energy · Referred to Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 4 others

Jul 302026

VotedS.Res. 817An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

On the Resolution S.Res. 817Roll 217Resolution Agreed to (50-47)Nay

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