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Chris Van Hollen
Democrat · U.S. Senate · Maryland

Chris Van Hollen

Serving since 2003. Currently representing Maryland in the U.S. Senate.

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Years in office
23
Senate
Recent votes
100
roll calls called
With the winning side
19%
of 99 decided

The FEC has not posted a matching filing for this seat this cycle. Filings are checked daily and this fills in when one appears.

Which side of the outcome

Of 99 decided roll-call votes, this member was on the winning side 19 times and the losing side 80.

With the outcome (19)Against it (80)

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How they voted

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NAY
Voted against confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor.
Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor · Nomination confirmed · Sep 30, 2026 · 1 related roll call combined
On the Nomination PN1129
Senate roll call 256 · Sep 30, 2026
YEA
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. · Motion to discharge rejected · Sep 29, 2026
Senate roll call 252 · Sep 29, 2026
NAY
Voted against passing the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.
Protect College Sports Act of 2026 · Bill passed · Sep 28, 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668
Senate roll call 250 · Sep 28, 2026
YEA
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams. · Amendment rejected · Sep 28, 2026
Senate roll call 249 · Sep 28, 2026
YEA
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes. · Amendment rejected · Sep 28, 2026
Senate roll call 248 · Sep 28, 2026
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Where the money comes from

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What they’re working on

Bills sponsored, current Congress
Untitled
· Introduced
Ready to Work Act of 2026
S. 5570 · In committee

Committee assignments

15 assignments · Source: Senate.gov
Africa and Global Health Policy
Subcommittee
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Ranking Member
Department of Homeland Security
Subcommittee
Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee
Digital Assets
Subcommittee
East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
Subcommittee
Financial Services and General Government
Subcommittee
Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
Subcommittee
National Security and International Trade and Finance
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Member
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Member
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Member
Senate Committee on the Budget
Member
State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Ranking Member
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee

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Official channels · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored legislation

Bills Chris has signed on to support

Co-Sponsored Legislation

5321
HCBS Access Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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5665
America’s College Promise Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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5631
SOAR Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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5651
National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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935
A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5268)
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5602
No Funds for Trump’s Illegal Arch Act
Introduced: Sep 29, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687.
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924
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Introduced: Sep 29, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
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5603
Protecting Presidential Memorials Act
Introduced: Sep 29, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.
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Securities disclosures
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