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Chris Van Hollen

Christopher Van Hollen Jr. is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Maryland, a seat he has held since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district from 2003 to 2017 and as a Maryland state senator from 1995 to 2003.

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Chris Van Hollen
Conflict Stance Assessment
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Palestine-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationAmerican lawyer and politician (born 1959)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthKarachi
BirthdayJanuary 10, 1959
Sexmale
ReligionEpiscopal Church
Social Media
@VanHollenForMDwww.vanhollen.senate.gov
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

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Position on Palestine

Stated public stance

  • Van Hollen called for a ceasefire and peacekeeping force to end the 2006 Lebanon War.
  • Van Hollen publicly opposed Israel's proposed annexation of West Bank territory.
  • Van Hollen voted to apply human rights rules to U.S. military aid for Israel.
  • Van Hollen voted to cancel $8.8 billion in U.S. munitions sales to Israel.
  • Van Hollen demanded defunding the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and restoring UNRWA funding.