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U.S. Senator from Virginia
Born
1958
Age 68
Phone
(202) 224-4024
Office
231 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20510
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Virginia

Tim Kaine

Timothy Michael Kaine is an American lawyer and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Virginia since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 70th governor of Virginia from 2006 to 2010, and as the 38th lieutenant governor of Virginia from 2002 to 2006. Kaine was the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 2016 election as Hillary Clinton's running mate.

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Voting Record — 772
Yes37%
No61%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align90%
Cross-party10%
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Tim Kaine
U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia
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Tim's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 74 sponsored · 327 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 13(source)
This week, I spoke with VA community college leaders. Key provisions of my bill to expand Pell Grants to cover high-quality, short-term job training programs were signed into law, and it was great to discuss ways to build on this to help Virginians access good-paying jobs.
Senator Kaine poses for a photo with the leaders.
Senator Kaine poses for a photo, smiling.
Senator Kaine and the leaders sit at tables.
Senator Kaine and a man speak, shaking hands.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 13(source)
Is Trump trying to ruin Valentine’s Day? Because of his idiotic economic policies, like his tariffs, V-Day is set to be over 15% more expensive than last year. People should be able to celebrate their loved ones without worrying about sky-high prices.
Graphic reading: Trump's ax on love. Under Trump, Valentine's Day staples will cost families over 15% more this year--5 times overall inflation.
Graphic reading: Love is in the air--if you can afford it. Valentine's Daughter go-tos are up more than 15% since Trump took office.
Table listing cost increases for various items associated with Valentine's Day.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 12(source)
Ray and Jean Boone and their family, together with all who worked for the Free Press, have played a critical role in the life of our Commonwealth and I’ll deeply miss reading the paper.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 12(source)
I’m glad the House finally passed legislation to undo Trump’s tariffs on Canada. Americans don't want higher costs or uncertainty caused by chaotic trade policies. The House and Senate will keep voting on Trump’s new taxes, so Americans know where their representatives stand.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 12(source)
The FBI presented debunked conspiracy theories to a judge in order to justify seizing 2020 voting records in Georgia. It's pathetic that Trump is devoting federal resources to fabricating evidence and relitigating an election he lost six years ago. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
FBI cited debunked claims to obtain warrant for Fulton County vote records, documents show
The FBI told a federal judge that it is investigating whether any “deficiencies” in Georgia officials’ handling of the 2020 presidential election were intentional.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 12(source)
This Administration’s contempt for science puts lives at risk. Thousands of Americans still die of the flu each year, and we should follow the science and do everything we can to keep our communities safe. www.cnn.com/2026/02/10/h...
FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration has refused to accept an application from Moderna to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine, the company said Tuesday, in another setback for the technology tha...
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 11(source)
Federal workers keep our government running, and we must recruit and retain people with the best experience and expertise. That's why I'm introducing a bill with @markwarner.bsky.social and @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social to ensure fair and competitive pay for the federal workforce.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 11(source)
I’m proud that 20 years after the first call to 211 Virginia, it has fielded millions of calls and connected people with crucial resources from shelter, disaster assistance, addiction and health care resources, legal representation, and more. richmond.com/opinion/colu...
211 Virginia has helped residents meet their critical needs for 20 years | Guest column
Virginians who need government or community assistance can call or text a single number and get pointed in the right direction to whatever existing resources are available. 211 Virginia’s success show...
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 11(source)
This is big. Speaker Johnson’s procedural loophole to avoid a vote on Trump’s wildly unpopular, cost-raising tariffs failed. I’m glad my bipartisan resolutions in the Senate to undo Trump’s tariffs have passed, and now it’s time for the House to vote to do the same.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 10(source)
Los estadounidenses quieren un líder en la economía. Pero en lugar de reducir costos, Trump quiere iniciar peleas con Trevor Noah por hacer bromas en los Grammys, centrarse en los campos de golf de D.C. y añadir su nombre a todo lo que puede. Merecemos algo mejor.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 10(source)
My bipartisan resolutions to repeal Trump's deeply unpopular tariffs have passed the Senate. But the House has been using procedural tricks to hide from similar votes. Today, House members will go on the record about whether this trickery should end.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 10(source)
Bad news: Trump’s new taxes cost the average American household $1,000 last year. That’s a huge burden for working families, and why I’ve continuously—and successfully—challenged Trump’s tariffs in the Senate. It’s time for the House to do the same. taxfoundation.org/research/all...
Tracking the Economic Impact of the Trump Tariffs
The Trump tariffs are the largest US tax increase as a percent of GDP since 1993 and amount to an average tax increase per US household of $1,500 in 2026.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 10(source)
I’m excited federal funding I secured is coming to Virginia to expand access to primary and mental health care, modernize public health infrastructure, and protect rural health services. I’ll keep working to ensure Virginians, regardless of zip code, can get the care they need.
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Voting History
772 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-01-29H.R. 7148 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-27S. 3627 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-15H.R. 6938 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Passed (82-15)
2026-01-15H.R. 6938 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-14, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-14S.J. Res. 98 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 98NONO✓Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2026-01-13S.J. Res. 84 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-01-12H.R. 6938 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-08—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (53-40)
2026-01-08S.J. Res. 98 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47)
2026-01-07S.J. Res. 86 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50)
2026-01-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2026-01-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-01-05—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (50-35)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-12-18—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35)
2025-12-18—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-36)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-12-18S. Res. 532 (119th)Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-12-18S.J. Res. 82 (119th)Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 82YESYES✓Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50)
2025-12-17S. Res. 412 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-12-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2025-12-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27)
2025-12-17—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2025-12-17—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30)
2025-12-17S. 1071 (119th)Accept House changesYESYES✓Motion Agreed to (77-20)
2025-12-15S. 1071 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11S. 1071 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22)
2025-12-11S. Res. 532 (119th)Resolution S.Res. 532NONO✓Resolution Agreed to (52-47)
2025-12-11S. 3385 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11S. 3386 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-10S. Res. 532 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-12-10S.J. Res. 82 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-46)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-12-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-12-04—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (57-32)
2025-12-04S. Res. 520 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (43-37, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-04H.J. Res. 131 (119th)Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 131NONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (49-45)
2025-12-03—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-34)
2025-12-03S.J. Res. 91 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (49-47)
2025-12-03—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (57-41)
2025-12-03—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-40)
2025-12-02—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (60-39)
2025-12-02—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-36)
2025-12-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-12-01—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-41)
2025-11-20H.J. Res. 130 (119th)Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 130NONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-43)

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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