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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.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono@hirono.senate.govOct 16(source)
Since day 1 of the Trump regime, Republicans have attacked the programs Americans rely on. First, Social Security, then SNAP, & now health care. Democrats won't let them. We're fighting to reopen the government and extend the ACA tax credits, all while protecting your budget.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 16(source)
I’m proud I secured guaranteed back pay for federal workers in the event of a government shutdown. But I know a paycheck deferred is not the same as a paycheck on time. That’s why, in solidarity with millions of federal workers, I will not accept any pay until the shutdown ends.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 16(source)
While federal workers are struggling with delayed paychecks, Trump is showing he clearly doesn’t take the shutdown seriously—he’s too busy complaining about a photo that he doesn’t like of himself in a magazine. Americans want a leader who leads.
Screenshot of a Truth Social post from Trump reading: "Time Magazine wrote a relatively good story about me, but the picture may be the Worst of All Time. They “disappeared” my hair, and then had something floating on top of my head that looked like a floating crown, but an extremely small one. Really weird! I never liked taking pictures from underneath angles, but this is a super bad picture, and deserves to be called out. What are they doing, and why?"
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 16(source)
Gutting the Department of Education office that oversees special education programs and funding is just cruel. Trump should be focused on reaching a bipartisan deal to reopen the government—not hurting the 7.5 million children with disabilities across the nation.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 16(source)
If we don’t keep premiums down, Americans will suffer because of unaffordable treatments. But it's not too late. My GOP colleagues can still vote to save them.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 15(source)
Instead of helping the millions of Americans struggling to afford basic necessities or negotiating a deal to end the government shutdown, Trump is giving his friend in Argentina a $20 billion bailout. Unbelievable.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 15(source)
I was glad to celebrate Central Virginia Health Services' new 3D Mammography Unit yesterday. Breast cancer is a leading cause of death for women in VA, making investments like this one critically important. I'll keep working to protect and strengthen access to the care needed to save lives.
Senator Kaine engages in conversation at the facility.
Senator Kaine poses for a photo with a woman.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 15(source)
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. But for many small business owners, the Affordable Care Act is the only way they can afford care for themselves and their families. Republican attempts to weaken the ACA will hurt our economy and our competitiveness.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 15(source)
In solidarity with America’s federal workers, I will not accept pay during this shutdown. I’ve been, and remain, ready to work in a bipartisan way to reopen the government and fix Republicans’ health care mess. It’s time for Republicans to meet us at the table.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 15(source)
I remain committed to finding a bipartisan solution to fund the government and protect American health care. Whenever Republicans are ready to stop pointing fingers and start working, I’m ready.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 14(source)
An informative day yesterday at William & Mary touring the Bray School to underscore the need to preserve all our history in Virginia, and meeting with very impressive student researchers. I'll always work to secure the resources needed to shape future generations.
Senator Kaine is in a lab.
Senator Kaine participates in a round table discussion.
Senator Kaine walks down the street with a group of people.
Senator Kaine looks at a document with a man.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 14(source)
Trump talks a lot of game about his ability to make a deal, but when it’s time to put those words into action, he falls flat on his face. It’s been two weeks since the government shutdown, and he still has yet to negotiate a bipartisan solution.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 13(source)
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the contributions of indigenous peoples and acknowledge the history of this land. I'm proud of my work with Tribal leaders to help six tribes in VA receive federal recognition. I'll continue working to support indigenous communities.
Red text on a print background reading: Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govOct 13(source)
Happy 250th birthday, U.S. Navy! Today, we celebrate the bravery, sacrifice, and service of our Sailors protecting our nation and our freedom. As the Senate Seapower Subcommittee Ranking Member, I’ll keep working to support our Sailors and their families.
Senator Kaine speaks to women in uniform.
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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
2026-04-30S.J. Res. 184 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 99 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 139 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28S.J. Res. 124 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 124NONO✓Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28S. Res. 690 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)NONO✓Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)NONO✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798)NOT_VOTINGYES—Motion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S.J. Res. 114 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (46-51)
2026-04-21S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2026-04-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (47-46)
2026-04-16—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-04-16H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 140NONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (50-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-48)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 138 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (36-63)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 32 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 32YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (40-59)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 123 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-52)
2026-04-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-04-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2026-04-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2026-04-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-03-26H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-26S. 1383 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25S.J. Res. 103 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)
2026-03-25H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25S.J. Res. 107 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24S.J. Res. 116 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2026-03-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-03-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)

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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