Van Hollen Joins Senate Democrats in Holding the Floor Against Nomination of Russell Vought

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joins Senate Democratic colleagues in a 24-hour effort – speaking on the Senate Floor against the nomination of Russell Vought to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Vought, who would oversee the performance of federal agencies and the administration of the federal budget, is an architect of the Project 2025 plans to gut the merit-based federal workforce and replace it with right-wing political cronies. He has also previously expressed his willingness to illegally circumvent Congress’ power of the purse, aiming to cut vital funding for communities across the country. In his remarks, Senator Van Hollen outlines the dangers that these radical proposals crafted by Vought pose to the American people and the rule of law, and he urges his colleagues to vote against Vought’s nomination.