Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic, Maryland
On Government Operations and Politics, the 62 measures they backed sit 12% past the typical Democrat, on the far side from the typical Republican.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 13 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
62 measures · 10 sponsored · 52 cosponsored
Sits 12% past the typical Democrat, on the far side from the typical Republican.
Exact figures
Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.
From bills backed
- Senator at −0.46
- Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 43 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.27, from 20 senators
Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.
A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.
- Contested vote:
- a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
- Party break:
- a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
- Cosponsor:
- a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
- Typical senator:
- the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.
Votes on this issue
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
To require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
To protect women and girls in athletics.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
Legislation on this issue
These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.
1 measure this senator backed has no other backer on the map, so it is listed but not counted in the position from bills.
Sponsored
No New Fencing At the White House Act
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building".
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 579.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Show the other 6 sponsored measures
Democracy in Design Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
COST of Relocations Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Protect Our Probationary Employees Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Cosponsored
Protecting Presidential Memorials Act
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.
Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
RECOVER PII Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Show the other 47 cosponsored measures
A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Foreign Service Age Integration and Reform (FAIR) Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Fiscal Harms of Federal Firing Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
FAIR Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SERVE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Schedules That Work Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EXPERTS Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Stop Ballroom Bribery Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Anti-Cash Grab Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SAFE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Voter Purge Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
FAST Justice Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Help FEDS Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
Latest action, : Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
Time Off to Vote Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4821)
A bill to amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the actions of the Trump Administration that drastically and indiscriminately reduce staff at Federal agencies, freeze vast swaths of critical Federal funding, and dismantle Federal agencies are destructive and harmful to communities across the United States and have raised costs for American families.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4423: 1)
Vote at Home Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
DOGE BROS Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2865-2867)
End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.
Reduction in Force Review Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2740)
SHARE Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SEER Act 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
MERIT Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)
Equal COLA Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
FAIR Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Saving the Civil Service Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)