On the record · Updated October 18, 2026
D-Md., resolution sponsor
5 things Chris Van Hollen said, verbatim, from August 23, 2026 to September 30, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.
Also appeared as: Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Supports
“If the killing of nine Americans does not justify a report from our own state department, I would ask my colleagues: what would?”
The Guardian Senate blocks report on nine Americans killed in the West Bank; Fetterman votes no ›
Others on this question
“It is to cut off security aid to our ally Israel in its time of need.”
Qualifies
“I’m in favor of people meeting with whoever they want to discuss ideas. But it’s one thing to have a meeting. It’s another thing to see something real come out of that.”
The Guardian Jared Kushner met Hakeem Jeffries privately in New York and suggested he follow up with the White House chief of staff ›
Others on this question
“The only way [Jeffries] should work with him is with demands for documents and subpoenas”
More on the record
As printed
“if we can’t get accountability and justice for American citizens, imagine how hard it is for Palestinian families who don’t have a U.S. passport to get justice and accountability when they are killed or their villages get razed.”
The Intercept Fetterman Sole Dem Against Investigating His Constituent’s Killer ›
As printed
“Republicans blocked us, but we won’t stop until we get justice.”
Al Jazeera US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank ›
As printed
“This is proof Trump put our service members at risk to get Venezuelan oil for his billionaire buddies. Putting our soldiers’ lives on the line for private profit is a gross dereliction of his constitutional duty”
on the US military operation against Venezuela's Maduro allegedly serving oil profits, not security
Truthout White House Says Venezuela Oil Grab Includes 100-Year Leases to 17 Oil Fields ›
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