DemocratChris Van Hollen
U.S. Senator · Maryland
U.S. Senator from Maryland
11 tracked promises, 5 rated
Maryland
Represents Maryland statewide
How they won their seat
Chris Van Hollen won the 2022 U.S. Senate election in Maryland with 65.8% of the vote (1,316,897 votes).
- Chris Van Hollen · Other65.8%1,316,897
- Chris Chaffee · Republican34.1%682,293
- 1 Other Candidate0.2%3,146
Certified results. Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL) ↗. A plurality winner can hold under 50% when more than two candidates run.
Inferred legislative agendas
Chris Van Hollen's record demonstrates legislative activity related to social welfare, infrastructure, and foreign policy. He has sponsored multiple bills aimed at strengthening Social Security, improving education funding, and enhancing protections for humanitarian workers. Additionally, his committee memberships reflect involvement in banking, housing, and appropriations. Focus areas (from the record): Social Security · Education · Infrastructure · Foreign Policy · Taxation Alignment with declared positions: Consistent. Van Hollen's sponsored bills, such as the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act and the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act, align with his declared positions on social security and infrastructure. His sponsorship of the Commitment to Aid Workers Act is evidence of legislative activity. What this can't tell you: The effectiveness of the sponsored bills, as none have become law; The impact of campaign finance on his legislative priorities; Specific outcomes of his declared positions and promises. Confidence: high (based on the volume of verified record on file).
Inferred, not stated. Chris Van Hollen has not necessarily stated these as goals. This is an AI-generated, nonpartisan reading of the patterns in their verified record — sponsored legislation, committee work, roll-call votes, and campaign-finance composition — and how those patterns compare to any declared positions and tracked promises. It describes what the record emphasizes, never imputes motive, and is run through an adversarial review pass that scrubs bias, loaded language, and any claim the evidence doesn’t support. It is not a quote, a claim they made, or a rating; every underlying item is sourced in the verified record below; and it never affects the Integrity Score.
Showing 2011. Every tile and chart below reflects this window; some record types (e.g. roll-call votes) only have data for recent years.
Activity in office
What Chris Van Hollen has actually done in office — sourced from official roll-call and government records, shown in full below. These are facts, separate from tracked promises and never folded into any score.
- Bills sponsored
- 8
Roll-call data last updated July 20, 2026 · source: Voteview.
Bills sponsored over time
Bills sponsored per year, stacked by outcome (latest action). Outcome data covers the 118th–119th Congresses; earlier years show as “awaiting status” until enriched. Source: Congress.gov.
Bill success rate
Bills SPONSORED in the 118th–119th Congresses, by their latest action. Source: Congress.gov.
Campaign finance over time
- Small-dollar (unitemized)$68K5%
- Large individual (itemized)$660K45%
- PAC / committee$754K51%
By election cycle. Source: FEC.
Committee memberships
- Member, Senate Committee on AppropriationsOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Appropriations — Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesOn record since Jan 2025Ranking
- Member, Senate Committee on Appropriations — Financial Services and General GovernmentOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Appropriations — Department of Homeland SecurityOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Appropriations — Department of Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Appropriations — Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related AgenciesOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs — Housing, Transportation, and Community DevelopmentOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs — National Security and International Trade and FinanceOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations — Africa and Global Health PolicyOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations — East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity PolicyOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations — State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International DevelopmentOn record since Jan 2025Ranking
- Member, Senate Committee on the BudgetOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs — Digital AssetsOn record since Jan 2025Member
Source: Congress.gov.
Integrity
Promises kept vs. worked against — weighted breakdown+63 · based on 5 rated promises
- Attempted 1
- Championed 4
Teal segments are promises kept; amber and stone segments are promises worked against. The signed score weights each rated promise by significance and evidence confidence. Promise-keeping is shown separately from popularity, finance, disclosure, and stated positions. Methodology is open.
Integrity over time
In office since Jan 2017 · 5 rated promisesEach step is a real change in the sourced record — the score holds between assessments.
Promise status over time
How the tracked promise record has evolved.
- Kept5
- Against0
- No opportunity0
- In progress0
Replayed from this official’s sourced assessment history — the bands step only when an assessment is recorded or changed. Based on the most recent roll-call votes on file and the tracked promise assessments; never interpolated.
Topic coverage
11 promises across 10 topicsWhat this record covers — the number of tracked promises per topic. This is coverage, not a verdict; the kept/against shading within each bar mirrors the Integrity breakdown above.
- Taxes2
- Education1
- Federal Workforce1
- Foreign Policy (Israel/Gaza)1
- Government Oversight1
- Humanitarian / Foreign Policy1
- Immigration / Due Process1
- Infrastructure1
- Reproductive Rights1
- Social Security1
Evidence & significance
Evidence quality
Strongest source cited per promise.
- Primary (official record)1091%
- Reputable news19%
Significance mix
How weighty the tracked promises are (1 = minor, 5 = defining).
Significance weights each promise in the Integrity Score.
11 tracked promises
“Introduced the Working Americans' Tax Cut Act, committing to eliminate federal income taxes for workers earning below the median cost of living (about $46,000) and to provide a tax cut for tens of millions of other working Americans.”
“Pledged to do everything he could to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia — a Maryland resident deported to El Salvador — back to the United States, telling the family he would work to secure his return and defend his right to due process.”
“Reintroduced the Keep Our PACT Act, committing Congress to fully fund Title I education grants and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA / special education), which the federal government has never fully funded.”
“Introduced the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act, committing to secure 100 percent federal funding so the federal government covers the full cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.”
“Committed to passing the Women's Health Protection Act to codify Roe v. Wade protections and guarantee abortion access nationwide as a matter of federal law; he is a cosponsor of and voted for the bill.”
“Introduced the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act, pledging to end the Republican estate-tax reduction and direct the resulting revenue toward shoring up Social Security.”
“Introduced the Commitment to Aid Workers Act, pledging to use U.S. leverage to strengthen protections for humanitarian aid workers operating in armed-conflict zones.”
“Pledged to keep fighting in the courts to reverse the firings of probationary federal employees, and backed legislation ensuring reinstated workers would not have to restart their probationary periods.”
“Committed to continue pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of all hostages, stated in his explanation of his vote on the national security supplemental package.”
“Reintroduced the Millionaires Surtax Act, committing to add a 10-percent tax on incomes above $1 million (individuals) / $2 million (married couples) to make the wealthiest pay more and fund investments for working families.”
“In his statement after the 2024 election, pledged to keep demanding accountability from the government and to continue standing up for constituents' rights and freedoms.”
Verified record
378 sponsored bills · finance on fileFacts imported directly from official government sources — shown separately from tracked promises and never folded into the Integrity Score. Each entry links to its primary source.
FEC 2026 cycle — raised $199,913, spent $1,885,049, cash on hand $0.
View the FEC filing ↗Sponsored legislation
- Sponsored S 5019: A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1934 to require country-by-country reporting. ↗Jul 16, 2026
- Sponsored S 4989: A bill to improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes. ↗Jul 15, 2026
- Sponsored S 4935: Next Generation Shipping Act ↗Jun 24, 2026
- Sponsored S 4934: National Fab Lab Network Act of 2026 ↗Jun 24, 2026
- Sponsored S 4837: District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act ↗Jun 18, 2026
- Sponsored S 4757: Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026 ↗Jun 11, 2026
- Sponsored S 4642: Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act ↗May 21, 2026
- Sponsored S 4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026 ↗May 12, 2026
- Sponsored S 4492: ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship) Act ↗May 12, 2026
- Sponsored S 4493: A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs. ↗May 12, 2026
- Sponsored S 4306: Millionaires Surtax Act ↗Apr 15, 2026
- Sponsored SJRES 180: 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. ↗Apr 13, 2026
Showing the 12 most recent of 378 sponsored measures.
Voting record
- Total votes
- 858
- Yea
- 236
- Nay
- 609
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 13
Full voting record
858 votes- SJRES198Yea
- PN8518Nay
- PN9304Nay
- PN9304Nay
- S4784Nay
- PN9382Nay
- PN9303Nay
- SJRES185Yea
- PN9382Nay
- SJRES196Yea
- PN9303Nay
- PN9302Nay
- PN9302Nay
- PN9307Nay
- PN9307Nay
- HCONRES86Yea
- PN8593Nay
- HR6644Yea
- PN73033Nay
- HR6644Yea
Roll-call votes, 119th Congress. Source: Voteview (voteview.com). Click any vote to verify it independently.
Stated positions
10 positions on recordWhat this official says they believe — sourced claims, shown distinctly from tracked promises and from any assessment of what they did. A stated position is never scored and never affects the Integrity Score.
- Social SecurityStated position
Introduced the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act, pledging to end the Republican estate-tax reduction and direct the resulting revenue toward shoring up Social Security.
Sourceshttps://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-introduces-bill-to-strengthen-social-security-by-ending-republicans-tax-giveaways-for-ultra-wealthy-estatesView position & sources → - TaxesStated position
Introduced the Working Americans' Tax Cut Act, committing to eliminate federal income taxes for workers earning below the median cost of living (about $46,000) and to provide a tax cut for tens of millions of other working Americans.
Sourceshttps://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-kelly-gillibrand-booker-kim-beyer-introduce-new-bill-to-cut-taxes-for-millions-of-working-americansView position & sources → - Humanitarian / Foreign PolicyStated position
Introduced the Commitment to Aid Workers Act, pledging to use U.S. leverage to strengthen protections for humanitarian aid workers operating in armed-conflict zones.
Sourceshttps://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-protect-aid-workers-in-conflict-zonesView position & sources → - Immigration / Due ProcessStated position
Pledged to do everything he could to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia — a Maryland resident deported to El Salvador — back to the United States, telling the family he would work to secure his return and defend his right to due process.
Sourceshttps://www.nbcwashington.com/news/president-trump-politics/sen-van-hollen-flies-to-el-salvador-as-calls-intensify-for-kilmar-abrego-garcias-return/3893143/View position & sources → - Federal WorkforceStated position
Pledged to keep fighting in the courts to reverse the firings of probationary federal employees, and backed legislation ensuring reinstated workers would not have to restart their probationary periods.
Sourceshttps://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-warner-kaine-join-elfreth-in-introducing-legislation-to-protect-probationary-federal-employees-impacted-by-dogeView position & sources → - EducationStated position
Reintroduced the Keep Our PACT Act, committing Congress to fully fund Title I education grants and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA / special education), which the federal government has never fully funded.
Sourceshttps://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/01/31/2025/van-hollen-lee-introduce-bill-to-fully-fund-title-i-special-educationView position & sources → - Government OversightStated position
In his statement after the 2024 election, pledged to keep demanding accountability from the government and to continue standing up for constituents' rights and freedoms.
Sourceshttps://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-statement-on-2024-electionView position & sources → - Foreign Policy (Israel/Gaza)Stated position
Committed to continue pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of all hostages, stated in his explanation of his vote on the national security supplemental package.
Sourceshttps://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-statement-on-national-security-supplemental-voteView position & sources → - InfrastructureStated position
Introduced the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act, committing to secure 100 percent federal funding so the federal government covers the full cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Sourceshttps://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/team-maryland-introduces-legislation-to-ensure-100-percent-federal-support-for-replacing-the-francis-scott-key-bridgeView position & sources → - Reproductive RightsStated position
Committed to passing the Women's Health Protection Act to codify Roe v. Wade protections and guarantee abortion access nationwide as a matter of federal law; he is a cosponsor of and voted for the bill.
Sourceshttps://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-van-hollen-delivers-floor-speech-ahead-of-senate-vote-to-codify-roe-v-wadeView position & sources →
Disclosure
A separate measure from the promise scorecard above. It tracks confirmed cases where this official has acted on or championed an issue that already existed when they ran, but which they did not disclose as a priority in their campaign. Each case meets a high evidence bar — three independent sources — and the score is shown alongside the Integrity Score, never merged into it. How this is measured.
No undisclosed priorities on record. This is not a clean-audit claim — it means none have been confirmed for this official.
Office context & community edits
Suggest a correction to this official's info
Suggest a sourced correction to the biography, party, jurisdiction, common name, or photo. Your suggestion is reviewed before it changes the record.
Sign in and complete the Contributor Agreement to propose an edit.
Help complete the record on this official
What you see above is only what volunteers have catalogued so far — never the whole picture. Know a campaign promise that's missing, or have a source showing one was kept or broken? Add it, and StumpWatch tracks Chris Van Hollen more completely. Every submission must cite where it came from, stays neutral, and is open to correction.