Chris Van Hollen

Van Hollen has voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this Congress.

Where Van Hollen broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Van Hollen, Warren Call on Predatory Lender Opportunity Financial (“OppFi”) to Withdraw National Bank Application

  Urged predatory lender OppFi to withdraw national bank acquisition application.

  “OppFi—a nonbank lender that provides financial services to consumers through installment loans—brands itself as a lender that ‘empower(s) everyday consumers to overcome financial hurdles and build long-term financial stability,’”

  Finance and Financial SectorAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Van Hollen Urges SEC to Preserve Investor Protections in Stock Trading Rules

  Urged SEC to preserve investor protections in stock trading rules.

  “We write to urge you to leave intact the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules protecting retail investors’ stock market orders. In June, the SEC proposed to rescind Rules 611 and 610(e) of Regulation NMS. Both rules protect foundational elements of our equity markets by ensuring they are fair and transparent. We…”

  Finance and Financial SectorAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Van Hollen Secures Committee Passage of Bill to Designate the Museum of the Blind People's Movement as a National Museum

  Secured Senate committee passage of bill designating Museum of Blind People's Movement as national museum.

  “For too long, the critical contributions made by Blind Americans to our society have gone under-appreciated.”

  Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Van Hollen, Mfume, Landsman, Beyer Lead 75 Colleagues in Pressing Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposal that Would Gut Civil Rights Protections for Federal Employees

  Led 75 colleagues in pressing EEOC to withdraw proposed rule eliminating civil rights protections for federal employees.

  “We strongly oppose the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) proposed rule, which would revise the federal-sector equal employment opportunity complaint process. As Members representing hundreds of thousands of federal employees who serve our country every day, we are deeply concerned that this proposal…”

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Van Hollen Joins Banking Committee Democrats in Call on Bill Pulte to Reverse Illegal Decision to Eliminate FHFA Watchdog

  Joined Banking Committee Democrats in calling on FHFA Director to reverse decision eliminating agency watchdog.

  “eliminate (the OIG’s) capacity to effectively conduct criminal investigation of mortgage, bank, and other fraud schemes involving the entities FHFA regulates.”

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Maryland Congressional Delegation and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Meet to Discuss Baltimore City Priorities

  Met with Baltimore Mayor and Maryland Congressional Delegation to discuss city priorities including housing and public safety.

  “Improving life for Baltimore residents is one of our top shared priorities, and I appreciate Mayor Scott’s partnership and the work being done across the city under his leadership. Yesterday’s meeting was an opportunity to discuss our efforts on behalf of the people of Baltimore – from strengthening public safety, to…”

  Housing and Community DevelopmentAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Van Hollen voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 76 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 675 (median 307.5), 74 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Government Operations and Politics, Health.

• 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.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 5570 A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
• S. 5489 Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
• S. 5488 Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
• S. 5405 Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2026Housing and Community Development · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• S. 5399 No New Fencing At the White House ActIntroduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
• S. 5396 No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex ActCongress · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
• S. 4504 Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026Education · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Van Hollen’s campaign raised $2.0M: $1.6M (81%) from individuals and $78K (4%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.3M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Van Hollen

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 39.

1. Amalgamated Transit Union Labor union PAC
2. Sodexo Inc. Political Action Committee Corporate PAC
3. KBR, Inc. Corporate PAC

Van Hollen’s own leadership PAC: Victory Now PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.