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Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen on Criminal Justice

DemocratMD

Criminal Justice115 votes · 53.2/100 consistent
Reform-orientedPunitive

240 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Criminal Justice. 115 of them counted toward the score above: 44 toward “Reform-oriented” and 71 toward “Punitive”.

The other 125 did not count: 123 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 2 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
2025-03-14A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.S. 331 · 119th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayReform-oriented
2025-03-13A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.S. 331 · 119th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayReform-oriented
2025-03-06A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.S. 331 · 119th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayReform-oriented
2025-01-22A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.S. 6 · 119th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayReform-oriented
2023-06-22A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".H.J.Res. 44 · 118th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2023-02-01A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2023, and ending on February 1, 2023, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.S.Res. 21 · 118th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2023-01-26A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2023 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".S.Res. 13 · 118th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-23An act to make our communities safer.S. 2938 · 117th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-23An act to make our communities safer.S. 2938 · 117th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2022-06-23A bill to designate the United States Courthouse and Federal Building located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the "Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building", and for other purposes.S. 2938 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-21A bill to designate the United States Courthouse and Federal Building located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the "Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building", and for other purposes.S. 2938 · 117th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-05-26A bill to authorize dedicated domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and require the Federal Government to take steps to prevent domestic terrorism.H.R. 350 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2021-07-20A bill to deposit certain funds into the Crime Victims Fund, to waive matching requirements, and for other purposes.H.R. 1652 · 117th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaReform-oriented
2021-07-20To ensure adequate funding in the Crime Victims Fund is disbursed to victims, their families, and their advocates each year.H.R. 1652 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2021-04-22A bill to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes.S. 937 · 117th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2021-04-22To improve the bill.S. 937 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2021-04-22To require a report on State restrictions on religious exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic.S. 937 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2021-04-22To prohibit Federal funding for any institution of higher education that discriminates against Asian Americans in recruitment, applicant review, or admissions.S. 937 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2021-04-15A bill to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes.S. 937 · 117th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2021-04-14A bill to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes.S. 937 · 117th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2020-06-24A bill to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency.S. 3985 · 116th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayPunitive
2020-02-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.S. 311 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayReform-oriented
2020-02-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.S. 3275 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayReform-oriented
2019-02-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.S. 311 · 116th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayReform-oriented
2018-12-18A bill to reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Act to promote international action to reduce marine debris, and for other purposes.S. 756 · 115th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2018-12-18To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to notify each victim of the offense for which the prisoner is imprisoned the date on which the prisoner will be released.S. 756 · 115th Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
2018-12-18To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to notify each victim of the offense for which the prisoner is imprisoned the date on which the prisoner will be released.S. 756 · 115th Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
2018-12-18To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to notify each victim of the offense for which the prisoner is imprisoned the date on which the prisoner will be released.S. 756 · 115th Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
2018-12-17A bill to reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Act to promote international action to reduce marine debris, and for other purposes.S. 756 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2018-03-21A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of such Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sexual exploitation of children or sex trafficking, and for other purposes.H.R. 1865 · 115th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2018-03-21To provide additional funding to the Department of Justice to combat the online facilitation of sex trafficking.H.R. 1865 · 115th Congress · On the MotionYeaPunitive
2018-03-19A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of such Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sexual exploitation of children or sex trafficking, and for other purposes.H.R. 1865 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
2018-01-29A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.S. 2311 · 115th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayDirection not readable
2017-12-21A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes.H.R. 1370 · 115th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2017-12-21A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes.H.R. 1370 · 115th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2017-02-15A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.H.J.Res. 40 · 115th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2016-12-08To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease and Patient Alert Program, and to promote initiatives that will reduce the risk of injury and death relating to the wandering characteristics of some children with autismH.R. 4919 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedDid not voteDirection not readable
2016-12-07Federal Bureau of Investigation Whistleblower Protection Enhancement ActH.R. 5790 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaReform-oriented
2016-11-29To ensure funding for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for other purposesH.R. 5422 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2016-09-28Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism ActS. 2040 · 114th Congress · On Passage, The Objections of the President to the Contrary NotwithstandingYeaDirection not readable
2016-09-26Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control ActH.R. 3537 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedNayReform-oriented
2016-09-22To reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention ActH.R. 5963 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaReform-oriented
2016-09-22Prevent Trafficking in Cultural Property ActH.R. 2285 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2016-09-06Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act of 2016H.R. 5578 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaReform-oriented
2016-07-08Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016S. 524 · 114th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaReform-oriented
2016-05-23Kelsey Smith ActH.R. 4889 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedNayReform-oriented
2016-05-17Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016S. 524 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaDirection not readable
2016-05-13Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016S. 524 · 114th Congress · On PassageYeaReform-oriented
2016-05-12Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016H.R. 5046 · 114th Congress · On PassageYeaReform-oriented
2016-05-12Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016H.R. 5046 · 114th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2016-05-10Opioid Program Evaluation ActH.R. 5052 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaReform-oriented
2016-04-27Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016S. 1890 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassDid not voteDirection not readable
2016-04-27Email Privacy ActH.R. 699 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2016-04-26Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2016H.R. 4820 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedDid not voteDirection not readable
2016-04-12Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2016H.R. 4676 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2015-12-08Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015H.R. 3842 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaReform-oriented
2015-09-18Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActH.R. 3504 · 114th Congress · On PassageNayReform-oriented
2015-07-27Secret Service Improvements Act of 2015H.R. 1656 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2015-06-10Suporting local law enforcement agencies in their continued work to serve our communities, and supporting their use of body worn cameras to promote transparency to protect both citizens and officers alike.H.Res. 295 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2015-05-19Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015S. 178 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaPunitive
2015-05-13Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActH.R. 36 · 114th Congress · On PassageNayReform-oriented
2015-05-13Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActH.R. 36 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2015-01-27To improve the response to victims of child sex traffickingH.R. 246 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2014-07-24To improve the response to victims of child sex traffickingH.R. 5111 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2014-05-22USA FREEDOM ActH.R. 3361 · 113th Congress · On PassageYeaReform-oriented
2014-05-20Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation (SAVE) Act of 2014H.R. 4225 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2014-05-20Justice for Victims of Trafficking ActH.R. 3530 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2014-04-28To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination dateH.R. 4120 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2013-09-17“E. Clay Shaw, Jr. Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2013”H.R. 3092 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2013-06-18District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActH.R. 1797 · 113th Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
2013-05-20Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation ActH.R. 1073 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaPunitive
2013-05-14National Blue Alert ActH.R. 180 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2013-03-05Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2013H.R. 338 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaPunitive
2013-02-28Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013S. 47 · 113th Congress · On PassageYeaDirection not readable
2013-02-28Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013S. 47 · 113th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2012-12-18Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification ActS. 3642 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaPunitive
2012-09-12To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five yearsH.R. 5949 · 112th Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
2012-05-31Prenatal Non-discrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2012H.R. 3541 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedNayReform-oriented
2012-05-16To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994H.R. 4970 · 112th Congress · On PassageNayPunitive
2012-05-16To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994H.R. 4970 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2012-05-16Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012H.R. 4119 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2012-05-15To encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of dutyH.R. 365 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2012-02-27Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011H.R. 347 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate AmendmentYeaPunitive
2012-01-25Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention ActH.R. 3801 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaPunitive
2011-12-14To award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.H.R. 3421 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2011-12-08Synthetic Drug Control ActH.R. 1254 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedNayReform-oriented
2011-12-06To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer’s informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the InternetH.R. 2471 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedNayDirection not readable
2011-11-16To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the StateH.R. 822 · 112th Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
2011-11-16To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the StateH.R. 822 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2011-11-16National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011H.R. 822 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2011-11-16National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011H.R. 822 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2011-11-16National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011H.R. 822 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2011-11-16National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011H.R. 822 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2011-11-16National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011H.R. 822 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2011-11-16National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011H.R. 822 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2011-11-16National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011H.R. 822 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2011-11-16National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011H.R. 822 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2011-09-20Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2011H.R. 2189 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaReform-oriented
2011-09-20United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011H.R. 2944 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2011-09-12Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes ActH.R. 2076 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive

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