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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 — 828

Yes38%

No60%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align91%

Cross-party9%

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Tim Kaine

U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia

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20 recent posts · 76 sponsored · 343 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 28(source)

My statement regarding President Trump’s illegal war with Iran:

“Has President Trump learned nothing from decades of U.S. meddling in Iran and forever wars in the Middle East? Is he too mentally incapacitated to realize that we had a diplomatic agreement with Iran that was keeping its nuclear program in check, until he ripped it up during his first term?”

“For months, I have raised hell about the fact that the American people want lower prices, not more war—especially wars that aren’t authorized by Congress, as required by the Constitution, and don’t have a clear objective. These strikes are a colossal mistake, and I pray they do not cost our sons and daughters in uniform and at embassies throughout the region their lives. The Senate should immediately return to session and vote on my War Powers Resolution to block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran. Every single Senator needs to go on the record about this dangerous, unnecessary, and idiotic action.”

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 27(source)

El Corte Suprema confirmó lo que yo he estado diciendo durante meses—los aranceles de Trump son ilegales. Esta decisión es buena para las familias y las empresas que han estado luchando con costos más altos, pero ¿qué sigue? Mira este video: youtube.com/shorts/IFztH...

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Kirsten Gillibrand@kirstengillibrand.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)

Nothing the president said last night changed what he’s done: Made life harder and more expensive for working-class Americans.

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Senator Tammy Baldwin@baldwin.senate.govFeb 25(source)

The President has been illegally raising the price of your groceries for over a year, and now he’s doubling down on his disastrous trade war. This only sends the message that he is not focused or even trying to lower your costs.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 27(source)

Had a great morning yesterday celebrating Black History Month with @bobbyscott.house.gov and @mcclellan.house.gov at our Commonwealth Coffee! Thank you to everyone who came out, especially the Hampton University Choir for the beautiful music!

Senator Kaine poses for a photo with a group of young people.

Senator Kaine delivers remarks at a podium.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 27(source)

The Supreme Court confirmed what I’ve been saying for months—Trump’s tariffs are illegal. That’s good news for American families and businesses struggling with soaring costs, but what’s next? Tune in to learn: youtube.com/shorts/_p0KK...

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 26(source)

Thanks, Mark! Glad to have a more “senior” friend serving as the best senior senator.

Senator Mark Warner

@markwarner.bsky.social

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Serving Virginia is the honor of my life – but doing it with my friend of 40+ years always makes it more fun. The optimist to my grouch, the Barbie to my Oppenheimer, the harmonica player to my sad tuna melt… Virginia is lucky to have the best junior Senator. Happy birthday Tim!

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 26(source)

Last year, right after I turned 67, “6 7” became a massive cultural thing. Can’t wait to see what happens to 68 this year!

Senator Kaine smiles as staffers greet him with pizza for his birthday.

Three key lime pies and a box of macaroons are laid out on a red and white tablecloth for Senator Kaine's birthday.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 26(source)

Americans are weighed down by rising costs and disappearing jobs. Trump is failing to address these problems. Instead, he is toying with the idea of attacking Iran, needlessly jeopardizing servicemembers’ safety. I am forcing a vote on my War Powers Resolution to stop him.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 25(source)

Some questions have a simple yes or no answer. But Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, wouldn’t give me a straight answer about whether or not the flu vaccine reduces deaths and hospitalizations—something HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. has denied. youtube.com/shorts/tbDE6...

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 25(source)

During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, I went to wakes and funerals, deployment send-offs and homecomings. I’ll never forget the pain the wars caused Virginia families. I'm thinking of them as I do all I can to stop Trump’s plans for a new forever war in the Middle East.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 25(source)

Here’s Dr. Roberts! A dentist from the Valley who provides free care to folks in need, and I’m bringing him to the State of the Union to highlight the devastating impact of health care cuts across Virginia.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 24(source)

Meet my SOTU guest, Dr. Cameron Roberts. Dr. Roberts is a dentist in Harrisonburg, and I asked him to come so we could help shine a light on the way recent cuts to Medicaid are creating challenges for charitable clinics that so many people rely on for care. youtu.be/ABBhQOk1oTo

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 24(source)

My statement on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine:

The Ukrainian people have shown incredible resilience in the wake of Vladimir Putin’s heinous invasion. I’m disgusted by the Trump Administration’s refusal to hold Putin accountable.
(1/2)

The United States is safest when we stand with the free peoples of the world against those who would oppress them. As a member of the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, I will continue to do all I can to support Ukraine and stand against totalitarian regimes. (2/2)

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 23(source)

I'm honored to deliver the annual reading of President George Washington’s Farewell Address tomorrow, and am interested in the likely contrast between Washington’s wise sentiments and the ones we’ll hear from President Trump during his State of the Union address. youtube.com/shorts/vSUzk...

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 23(source)

Virginians are protecting our national security by building submarines that will be sold to Australia under the AUKUS agreement. Last week, I toured shipyards and met with local, state, and federal officials in Australia about the critical partnership between the U.S. and Australia.

Senator Kaine, wearing a hard hat and safety vest, delivers remarks at a podium.

Senator Kaine poses for a photo with a group of people in safety vests and hard hats in front of a ship.

Senator Kaine observes machinery while listening to a man speaking.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 22(source)

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on the General Assembly and Governor Abigail Spanberger’s approval of a new Virginia congressional map that now heads to Virginians for a referendum vote:

Donald Trump’s decision to prioritize redrawing voting maps across the country instead of focusing on lowering costs for families has created extraordinary circumstances for states like Virginia. There is now a temporary proposal aimed at preserving a fair playing field and protecting Virginia voters. While some states are moving ahead through partisan deals behind closed doors, Virginia is following its constitutional process and allowing voters to render the final judgment. We strongly support this effort and Virginia’s commitment to public transparency throughout the process.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 21(source)

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on the National Transportation Safety Board’s final report into the January 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft:

We thank the NTSB for its thorough investigation of last year’s horrific crash near DCA that took the lives of 67 people, and for its recommendations on how to make the airspace around DCA safer. We owe it to the families who lost loved ones on January 29, 2025, and all Americans to implement the NTSB’s recommendations to prevent another tragedy. (1/2)

We’re pleased that the House is expected to vote on the Senate-passed ROTOR Act, which addresses some of the systemic failures that led to this crash. But that alone won’t be enough. The NTSB report underscores the risk unsustainable traffic levels at DCA pose—as we have warned for many years. In the coming months, we will be working on legislation to reduce slots at DCA and meet the NTSB’s other safety recommendations. (2/2)

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 20(source)

My statement on Trump’s threat of illegal war with Iran:

Trump is bumbling his way toward war with Iran in a feeble attempt to accomplish what had already been done by a diplomatic deal that was effectively curbing Iran’s nuclear program—until Trump tore it up, over the objections of his then-Secretaries of Defense and State.

Virginia families have already suffered enough because of wrongheaded forever wars in the Middle East. Virginians don’t want a President ordering our troops to take action—against foreign countries or against American cities—without congressional debate and vote. (1/2)

I have filed a bipartisan resolution to block this war against Iran unless Congress votes to approve it. If some of my colleagues support war, then they should have the guts to vote for the war, and to be held accountable by their constituents, rather than hiding under their desks. The President is dragging us further and further into overseas quagmires while everyday Americans are weighed down by rising costs, disappearing jobs, and sputtering growth. (2/2)

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 20(source)

My statement welcoming the Supreme Court ruling that the Trump Administration abused its authorities under IEEPA to impose broad-based tariffs:

President Trump’s effort to use emergency powers to impose broad-based tariffs on key allies and trading partners was unlawful and ill-advised from the start, and I am glad that the Supreme Court ruled against this egregious and destructive abuse of presidential power. (1/2)

Broad-based tariffs are a tax on American consumers, and the Trump Administration’s attempt to pretend otherwise was laughable in its inaccuracy and deeply disrespectful to the millions of American consumers who have faced higher prices because of Trump’s unaffordable economic policies. The Supreme Court did its job here in upholding the bedrock principle of separation of powers – Congress must step up and do the same on tariffs, war powers, and many other issues. (2/2)

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Sponsored Bills(76)

S. 4719 (119th)
A bill to require additional disclosures with respect to nominees to serve as chiefs of miss…
S.J. Res. 193 (119th)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with…
S. Res. 712 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of general elections in Venezuela…
S. 4468 (119th)
A bill to address behavioral health and well-being among education professionals and other s…
S.J. Res. 190 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…

Cosponsored Bills(343)

S. 4709 (119th)
A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify a limitation relating to exports and t…
Joined: 2026-06-08
S. Res. 756 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violen…
Joined: 2026-06-08
S. 4655 (119th)
A bill to allow the Farm Credit Administration the option to examine low-risk Farm Credit Sy…
Joined: 2026-06-02
S. 4623 (119th)
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Ke…
Joined: 2026-05-21
S. 4632 (119th)
A bill to provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appro…
Joined: 2026-05-21

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-01-30	—	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (83-13)
2025-01-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-35)
2025-01-30	—	Confirm nominee	YES	YES	✓	Nomination Confirmed (80-17)
2025-01-29	—	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (78-20)
2025-01-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-42)
2025-01-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-01-28	H.R. 23 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-28	—	Confirm nominee	YES	YES	✓	Nomination Confirmed (77-22)
2025-01-27	—	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (97-0)
2025-01-27	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (68-29)
2025-01-25	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-23)
2025-01-25	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (59-34)
2025-01-24	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-39)
2025-01-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-01-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-49)
2025-01-23	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-01-23	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-01-22	S. 6 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-21	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-01-21	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-01-20	—	Confirm nominee	YES	YES	✓	Nomination Confirmed (99-0)
2025-01-20	S. 5 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (64-35)
2025-01-20	S. 5 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (75-24)
2025-01-17	S. 5 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-35, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-15	S. 5 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-49)
2025-01-15	S. 5 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (70-25)
2025-01-13	S. 5 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-10)
2025-01-09	S. 5 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required)

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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