Chris Van Hollen

Senate · Democrat · Maryland · since Jan 2023

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‹ Sep 21 – Sep 27 ›

Thursday, Sep 24

Voted Yea Senate · Roll Call 244

H.Con.Res. 89 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

On the Concurrent Resolution. Concurrent Resolution Rejected, 49–50.

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 243

S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026

A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.

On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 74–25.

What is cloture?

A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 242

S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026

In the nature of a substitute. Official page ›

On the Amendment. Amendment Agreed to, 77–23.

Wednesday, Sep 23

Introduced a bill

S. 5489 · Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Introduced a bill

S. 5488 · Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 241

Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

On the Nomination. Nomination Confirmed, 50–47.

What is a nomination vote?

A vote on whether to confirm a person nominated to a public office, such as a judge or an agency head.

Tuesday, Sep 22

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 240

S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026

In the nature of a substitute.

On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 70–21.

What is cloture?

A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 239

Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 52–43.

What is cloture?

A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.

Votes and bills from the official record; every item links to its source.

Bills they cosponsored · 676

S.Res. 935 · A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5268) · Sep 30, 2026

S. 5631 · SOAR Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. · Sep 30, 2026

S. 5651 · National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. · Sep 30, 2026

S. 5665 · America’s College Promise Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. · Sep 30, 2026

S.Res. 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.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176) · Sep 29, 2026

Committees

  • Senate Committee on Appropriations Member
  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Ranking member
  • Department of Homeland Security Member
  • Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Member
  • Financial Services and General Government Member
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Member
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Member
  • Digital Assets Member
  • Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Member
  • National Security and International Trade and Finance Member
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Member
  • Africa and Global Health Policy Member
  • East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy Member
  • State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development Ranking member
  • Senate Committee on the Budget Member

Bills and committee seats from the official record.