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Van Hollen has called for conditioning U.S. military aid to Israel based on compliance with international law and has criticized the unconditional support provided to Israel. He advocates for a balanced approach that considers human rights and the pursuit of a two-state solution.
Van Hollen has called for conditioning U.S. military aid to Israel based on compliance with international law and has criticized the unconditional support provided to Israel. He advocates for a balanced approach that considers human rights and the pursuit of a two-state solution.
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Chris Van Hollen supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways. He has co-sponsored comprehensive immigration reform initiatives and has consistently voted against measures that would restrict immigration.
Chris Van Hollen supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways. He has co-sponsored comprehensive immigration reform initiatives and has consistently voted against measures that would restrict immigration.
“Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration.”
Chris Van Hollen is a strong advocate for reproductive rights, supporting legal access to abortion. He has been an original co-sponsor of the Women's Health Protection Act and has consistently voted against measures that restrict abortion access, indicating a commitment to maintaining and expanding reproductive rights.
Chris Van Hollen is a strong advocate for reproductive rights, supporting legal access to abortion. He has been an original co-sponsor of the Women's Health Protection Act and has consistently voted against measures that restrict abortion access, indicating a commitment to maintaining and expanding reproductive rights.
“Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record.”
Chris Van Hollen supports federal action to cut emissions and has received a 100% score from the League of Conservation Voters, indicating his commitment to environmental issues and climate change policy.
Chris Van Hollen supports federal action to cut emissions and has received a 100% score from the League of Conservation Voters, indicating his commitment to environmental issues and climate change policy.
Chris Van Hollen advocates for stricter firearms regulation, including universal background checks and a national assault weapon ban. He has been endorsed by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and has introduced legislation aimed at increasing gun licensing requirements.
Chris Van Hollen advocates for stricter firearms regulation, including universal background checks and a national assault weapon ban. He has been endorsed by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and has introduced legislation aimed at increasing gun licensing requirements.
“Common sense measures like universal background checks.”
Chris Van Hollen supports a larger government role in health coverage, advocating for universal access to affordable health care and defending the Affordable Care Act. He has expressed support for Medicare for All, indicating a desire for expanded government involvement in health care.
Chris Van Hollen supports a larger government role in health coverage, advocating for universal access to affordable health care and defending the Affordable Care Act. He has expressed support for Medicare for All, indicating a desire for expanded government involvement in health care.
“Ensure universal access to affordable health care.”
Chris Van Hollen supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for progressive taxation. He has received a 100% rating from Citizens for Tax Justice, indicating his support for higher taxes on the wealthy.
Chris Van Hollen supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for progressive taxation. He has received a 100% rating from Citizens for Tax Justice, indicating his support for higher taxes on the wealthy.
“Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation.”
Chris Van Hollen is committed to expanding ballot access and has supported measures to make voting easier, including automatic voter registration and opposing voter ID laws that could suppress turnout.
Chris Van Hollen is committed to expanding ballot access and has supported measures to make voting easier, including automatic voter registration and opposing voter ID laws that could suppress turnout.
“Do everything we can to make it easier to vote.”
Position extraction pending on 5 issues: Education, School Curriculum, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record.”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to protect reproductive rights directly advances the stated commitment to legal access to abortion.
Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration.”
Why: Cosponsoring the HELP Separated Children Act aligns with the support for comprehensive immigration reform and legal pathways for immigrants, as it addresses the welfare of separated children in the immigration system.
View source →Jan 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Sponsoring the Power for the People Act aligns directly with the commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy, as it focuses on expanding access to clean energy.
View source →Dec 11, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring the Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area Act directly supports conservation efforts, aligning with the commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: The bill focuses on studying and reporting environmental impacts, which aligns with the commitment to federal action on emissions and environmental issues.
View source →Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The bill supports conservation efforts, which aligns with the broader goal of cutting emissions and addressing climate change, even if it does not directly focus on emissions reduction.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Cosponsoring the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act indicates support for regulating harmful chemicals, which aligns with the broader goal of reducing environmental harm and promoting climate action.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“I support Israel’s need for security. But for too long most Democrats have unquestioningly accepted Israel’s argument that American weapons are needed and used solely for its defense.”
Why: Cosponsoring the act aligns with advocating for human rights in foreign assistance, reflecting a balanced approach to foreign aid.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Ensure universal access to affordable health care.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Drug Deal Disclosure Act aligns with the stated position by promoting transparency in drug pricing, which supports the goal of lowering prescription drug prices.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
“Ensure universal access to affordable health care.”
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution to disapprove a Medicare rule undermines the stated support for a larger government role in health coverage, particularly regarding Medicare.
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Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2479)
“Common sense measures like universal background checks.”
Why: The resolution acknowledges the importance of reducing gun violence but does not propose specific gun control measures, leaving its alignment with the stated position unclear.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Ensure universal access to affordable health care.”
Why: The SAFE for Survivors Act relates to healthcare access but does not directly address universal access or lower drug prices, leading to ambiguity in alignment with the stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.
“I support Israel’s need for security. But for too long most Democrats have unquestioningly accepted Israel’s argument that American weapons are needed and used solely for its defense.”
Why: The action addresses military involvement but does not directly relate to the conditions or balance in foreign aid to Israel, creating ambiguity in alignment with the stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“I support Israel’s need for security. But for too long most Democrats have unquestioningly accepted Israel’s argument that American weapons are needed and used solely for its defense.”
Why: The cosponsorship of the PATH to the Foreign Service Act does not directly address the specific conditions on military aid to Israel, leaving the relationship between the action and the stated position unclear.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)
“I support Israel’s need for security. But for too long most Democrats have unquestioningly accepted Israel’s argument that American weapons are needed and used solely for its defense.”
Why: The resolution addresses human rights and democracy, which aligns with the stated position's emphasis on these values, but it does not directly relate to conditioning military aid or the specific context of U.S. foreign aid.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“I support Israel’s need for security. But for too long most Democrats have unquestioningly accepted Israel’s argument that American weapons are needed and used solely for its defense.”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a resolution to remove forces from hostilities in Iran does not directly align with or contradict the stated position on conditioning aid to Israel, reflecting a broader concern about military engagement rather than specific foreign aid policies.
View source →Apr 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“I support Israel’s need for security. But for too long most Democrats have unquestioningly accepted Israel’s argument that American weapons are needed and used solely for its defense.”
Why: The action addresses military engagement but does not directly align with the stated position on conditioning aid to Israel, reflecting a broader concern about military actions rather than specific foreign aid policies.
Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“I support Israel’s need for security. But for too long most Democrats have unquestioningly accepted Israel’s argument that American weapons are needed and used solely for its defense.”
Why: The action of sponsoring a resolution disapproving military sales to the UAE does not clearly align with or contradict the stated position on conditioning aid, as it addresses a different context of foreign military sales.
View source →Mar 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“I support Israel’s need for security. But for too long most Democrats have unquestioningly accepted Israel’s argument that American weapons are needed and used solely for its defense.”
Why: Sponsoring the BRAVE Burma Act indicates engagement in foreign aid policy, but it does not directly address the specific stance on conditioning aid to Israel or the broader approach to U.S. foreign aid.
View source →Dec 10, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“I support Israel’s need for security. But for too long most Democrats have unquestioningly accepted Israel’s argument that American weapons are needed and used solely for its defense.”
Why: The Commitment to Aid Workers Act focuses on supporting aid workers, which aligns with humanitarian efforts but does not directly address the conditionality of military aid to Israel or the stated balanced approach.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418)
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Dec 4, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8517; text: CR S8515-8516)
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 2, 2023 · Congress.gov
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-475.
“Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8278-8279)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR S2239)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180-2181)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2131)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 123. (consideration: CR S2265-2266)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jan 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S294)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Dec 11, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 7, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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