Republicans have the White House and majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate. They own this shutdown.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Virginia
Tim Kaine
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Voting Record — 774
Yes37%
No62%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align90%
Cross-party10%
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Tim Kaine
U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia
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20 recent posts · 74 sponsored · 328 cosponsored
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Republicans are so desperate to cut health care access for Americans to pay for their billionaire tax cuts that they’re willing to keep the government shut down.
Reposted bySenator Tim Kaine
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.
Reposted bySenator Tim Kaine
Republicans:
Gutted health care for 15 million Americans.
Slashed child nutrition benefits.
Added $30 TRILLION to the debt.
Why? Tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.
And now they’ve shut down the government to avoid fixing THEIR MESS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump is acting like this government shutdown is a joke. He needs to get serious and come to the negotiating table.
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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.
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.
I joined @npr.org yesterday to discuss how Trump really began his government shutdown the day he was inaugurated, and what I’m hearing from Virginians about the need to prevent health care costs from rising.
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Good job Coast Guard. Interdiction takes drugs off the streets and gives us evidence to go after kingpins. That should be the strategy in the Caribbean rather than illegally bombing boats that may or may not contain drugs.
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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.
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.
When people can’t afford desperately needed health care, they suffer. That’s why this fight is so serious. It’s a matter of life and death.
Republicans have majorities in the White House, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. They run this government. This is their shutdown.
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Voting History774 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
774 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-22 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48) |
| 2025-07-22 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2025-07-22 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-07-22 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2025-07-21 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-43) |
| 2025-07-17 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-36) |
| 2025-07-17 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-34) |
| 2025-07-17 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-31) |
| 2025-07-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40) |
| 2025-07-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-43) |
| 2025-07-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (51-48) |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-50) |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-51) |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-50) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (46-51) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-52) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-52) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-16 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-50) |
| 2025-07-15 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-07-15 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Motion to Discharge H.R. 4 | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-07-15 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-47) |
| 2025-07-15 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46) |
| 2025-07-15 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-07-15 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-07-15 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (69-30) |
| 2025-07-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-28) |
| 2025-07-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (46-42) |
| 2025-07-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-07-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43) |
| 2025-07-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-45) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-46) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
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.