Chris Van Hollen
Democrat Senator, Maryland
53 bills467 cosponsored$2.5M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “Chris Van Hollen is a graduate of Swarthmore College, the John F. Kennedy School of Public Policy at Harvard University, and Georgetown University Law Center where he attended night school.” source
Public service
- “Elected to the United States Senate by the people of Maryland in November 2016” source
- “he served as a member of the Democratic leadership and was elected by his colleagues to be the Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee” source
- “In 2002, he was elected to represent Maryland's 8th Congressional District.” source
- “Senator Van Hollen started his time in public service as a member of the Maryland State Legislature” source
Family
- “He and his wife, Katherine Wilkens, are the proud parents of three children, Anna, Nicholas, and Alexander.” source
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Legislation
S 5665cosponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5626sponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5631cosponsor
A bill to amend the Small Business Act to create a program to provide funding for organizations that support startup businesses in formation and early growth stages by providing entrepreneurs with resources and services to produce viable businesses, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S 5651cosponsor
A bill to establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SRES 935cosponsor
A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5268)
S 5602cosponsor
A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the planning and construction of any structure or monument at Memorial Circle at Columbia Island/ Lady Bird Johnson Park in the District of Columbia.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687.
S 5603cosponsor
A bill to prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.
SRES 926cosponsor
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
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SRES 920cosponsor
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
SRES 924cosponsor
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.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S 5570sponsor
A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5559cosponsor
A bill to provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5004)
S 5549cosponsor
A bill to support educators.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5003-5004)
S 5567cosponsor
A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5539cosponsor
A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5546cosponsor
A bill to provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5532cosponsor
A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5525cosponsor
A bill to eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
Voting Record
255 yea646 nay14 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
Official statements and press releases from Chris Van Hollen are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $142KLarge individual $1.8MPACs $84K
Spent $815KCash $3.6M
2024 cycle$331K
Small donors $39KLarge individual $193KPACs $44K
Spent $607KCash $2.0M
2022 cycle$6.6M
Small donors $273KLarge individual $3.8MPACs $1.5M
Spent $5.7MCash $2.2M
2020 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $113KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $163K
Spent $640KCash $1.3M
2018 cycle$645K
Small donors $116KLarge individual $262KPACs $44K
Spent $804KCash $321K
2016 cycle$12.0M
Small donors $821KLarge individual $7.8MPACs $1.4M
Spent $11.5MCash $479K
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Committees
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Financial Services and General Government
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Digital Assets
- Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
- National Security and International Trade and Finance
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Africa and Global Health Policy
- East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
- State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Senate Committee on the Budget
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
S 5665: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5626: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5631: A bill to amend the Small Business Act to create a program to provide funding for organizations that support startup businesses in formation and early growth stages by providing entrepreneurs with resources and services to produce viable businesses, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5651: A bill to establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 935: A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
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Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
S 5602: A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the planning and construction of any structure or monument at Memorial Circle at Columbia Island/ Lady Bird Johnson Park in the District of Columbia.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
S 5603: A bill to prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 926: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 920: A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 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.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S 5570: A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
yea2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
S 5559: A bill to provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5549: A bill to support educators.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5567: A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5539: A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5546: A bill to provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5532: A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
Service History
Senate2023-01-03, 2029-01-03Democrat
Senate2017-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 82003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
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