‹ All U.S. politicians

U.S. Senator from Maryland

Chris Van Hollen

Democrat · Maryland

Former House member and DSCC chair, serving in Senate since 2017. Former House Budget Committee ranking member. Focus on budget, foreign aid accountability, and domestic spending.

Record

Progressive Democrat with budget expertise. Vocal critic of unconditional military aid without humanitarian oversight. Focus on domestic investment in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4493 — A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs. (Introduced, May 12, 2026)
  • S.4492 — ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship) Act (Introduced, May 12, 2026)
  • S.4504 — A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes. (Introduced, May 12, 2026)
  • S.4306 — Millionaires Surtax Act (Introduced, Apr 15, 2026)
  • S.J.Res.180 — A 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. (Introduced, Apr 13, 2026)

Notable votes

  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)

Rate Chris Van Hollen on iRate — cast your emoji verdict and see how America rates U.S. Senator from Maryland.