MARYLAND (SENATE) · SENATE · 119TH CONGRESS

Chris Van Hollen

  • Democratic
  • 12 terms
  • Born 1959

Chris Van Hollen is a Democratic Senator representing Maryland (Senate) in the United States Senate. Currently serving 12 terms. Chris Van Hollen has a 57.6% community approval rating based on 33 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

58% approve

  • Total votes: 33
  • 90-day change: −5.2
  • Last 7 days: 5
  • Senate rank: 22/100

19 support · 14 oppose

33 votes from unique devices, one per person · 5 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Chris Van Hollen has served in Congress since 2003: in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2017, and in the Senate since 2017. Congress.gov lists 638 bills and resolutions sponsored and 6,951 cosponsored by Chris Van Hollen.

Sponsored
638
Cosponsored
6,951

Terms in Congress

  • House · MD-8 — 2003–2017
  • Senate · MD — 2017–now

Recently sponsored bills

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.

Understanding Chris Van Hollen's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Senator Chris Van Hollen currently holds a community approval rating of 57.6% for 2026, drawn from 33 visitor votes (19 support, 14 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Chris Van Hollen right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.

How this rating is calculated

Every approval rating on USApprate is community-driven. Visitors vote "Support" or "Oppose," and we turn those votes into a single percentage using a simple, transparent formula:

Approval Rate = (Support Votes ÷ Total Votes) × 100%

To keep results fair, each visitor is limited to one vote per official or party through privacy-preserving browser fingerprinting, and you can change your vote at any time without creating an account.

How to read this rating

These numbers capture grassroots sentiment from people who visit USApprate — they are not scientific polls and are not a statistically representative sample of all Americans. Think of them as a real-time pulse of engaged citizens that complements professional polling. For survey-grade data, we recommend established organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, and our full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How is Chris Van Hollen's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Chris Van Hollen's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Chris Van Hollen holds a 57.6% community approval rating based on 33 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.

Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Chris Van Hollen?

No. USApprate ratings are community-driven and are not scientific polls. For statistically representative data, consult organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or FiveThirtyEight. Our ratings offer a complementary, grassroots view of public sentiment toward elected officials.

How can I share my opinion on Senator Chris Van Hollen?

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