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U.S. Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Maryland · Democrat
Power Score
Notable
Ranked in the top 25% of all Senate members
How is this scored?
  • In Office Since
    Jan 7, 2003
  • Next Election
    Nov 2026
  • Current Term
    9th Term

At a Glance

50
Bills Sponsored
0 passed
15
Committees
2 leadership
100%
Party Alignment
Very strong
25
Power Score
Top 25%
MD
District
Maryland

Leadership Roles

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  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
    Member
    The Senate Committee on Appropriations is responsible for legislation allocating federal funds prior to expenditure from the treasury. Appropriations are generally limited to the levels set by the Budget Resolution drafted by the Senate Committee on the Budget. The Committee is also responsible for supplemental spending bills, which are sometimes needed in the middle of a fiscal year to compensate for emergency expenses.
  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
    Ranking Member
  • Financial Services and General Government
    Member
  • Department of Homeland Security
    Member

Voting Alignment

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  • With party100%
  • With districtSample
  • Bipartisan0%
  • Against party0%

Based on 50 recorded votes.

District Snapshot

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MD
Statewide · Maryland
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Residents
Democrat
Lean
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Top Issue Areas

From 50 recent bills
  • Economy
    29%
  • Military
    20%
  • Climate
    12%
  • Education
    10%
  • Safety
    8%

Share of issue-area tags across the 50 most recent sponsored bills. Tags don't sum to 100% because the rest falls outside the top five.

Recent Activity

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Recent Bills Sponsored

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S 48372026

A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.

In Committee
S 47572026

Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026

In Committee
S 46422026

Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act

In Committee
SJRES 1302026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".

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