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Chris Van Hollen

U.S. Senator · Maryland

  • Democrat
  • Since 2003
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 10 h ago

As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    730 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

    202-224-4654

  • District offices

    Annapolis · Baltimore · Cambridge · Hagerstown · Largo · Rockville

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  • Capitol office: 730 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-4654
  • 60 West Street, Suite 107, Annapolis, MD, 21401 · 410-263-1325
  • 1040 Park Ave., Suite 120, Baltimore, MD, 21201 · 667-212-4610
  • 204 Cedar Street, Suite 200C, Cambridge, MD, 21613 · 410-221-2074
  • 32 West Washington Street, Suite 203, Hagerstown, MD, 21740 · 301-797-2826
  • 1101 Mercantile Ln, Suite 210, Largo, MD, 20774-5360 · 301-322-6560
  • 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 960, Rockville, MD, 20850 · 301-545-1500

Evidence & sources

  • U.S. Senate roll-call votes

    Votes and participation (senate.gov)

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

  • congress-legislators

    Terms, committees, offices

Stale, last successful update 2026-10-23

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Scorecard

Voting Record

55.3/ 100

Ranked 23 of 47 in the Senate minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    901 of 913 while seated (98.7%)

    63rd percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    63 of 64 sponsored · 66.0 points

    52nd percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 0 cosponsored

    0 passed a chamber · 3 reported · 60 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    1,400 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2026-05-11Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN855-2”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-05-11Voted nay on “On the Resolution S.Res. 690”Resolution Agreed toSRES 690 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.Passed 2026-05-11
2026-05-11SponsoredSRES 724 — A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.Passed 2026-05-11
2026-05-11SponsoredSRES 723 — A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.Passed 2026-05-11
2026-04-30Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184”Motion to Discharge RejectedSJRES 184 — 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.Active
2026-04-30Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 690”Cloture Motion Agreed toSRES 690 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.Passed 2026-05-11
2026-04-30SponsoredS 4466 — PATH to the Foreign Service ActProposed
2026-04-30SponsoredSRES 715 — A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.Proposed
2026-04-30SponsoredSRES 720 — A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.Passed 2026-04-30
2026-04-30SponsoredSJRES 191 — A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Proposed
2026-04-30SponsoredS 4478 — Federal Worker Credit Protection Act of 2026Proposed
2026-04-30SponsoredSJRES 185 — 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.Active
2026-04-29Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 99”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 99 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".Active
2026-04-29Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 139”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 139 — A 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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".Active
2026-04-29Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN730-14”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-04-29SponsoredS 4437 — Puppy Protection Act of 2026Proposed
2026-04-29SponsoredSRES 703 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Passed 2026-04-29
2026-04-29SponsoredS 4436 — Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance ActProposed
2026-04-28Voted nay on “On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 124”Point of Order Well TakenSJRES 124 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.Active
2026-04-28Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 690”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSRES 690 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.Passed 2026-05-11
2026-04-28SponsoredS 4413 — Protecting America’s Workers ActProposed
2026-04-27Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN730-14”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-04-27SponsoredSJRES 124 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.Active
2026-04-27SponsoredS 4388 — Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2026Proposed
2026-04-27SponsoredS 4389 — HELP Separated Children ActProposed
This score is a guide, not a verdict.