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Seat
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.

Voting Record — 776
Yes37%
No62%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align90%
Cross-party10%
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Tim Kaine headshot
Tim Kaine
U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia
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Tim's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 74 sponsored · 329 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Anne and I recently had a wonderful surprise: a kind soul in SWVA called to tell us they discovered my father-in-law Linwood Holton’s Navy footlocker from when he piloted a captured Japanese submarine to the U.S. after WWII. After nearly 80 years, I’m glad it made its way back to our family.
Inflation continued to raise prices and squeeze already-tight budgets last month—even before Trump hiked his global tariffs on August 1. Trump promised to lower costs on day one. It’s been over 200 days since his inauguration and in those 200 days we’ve seen the exact opposite.
Breaking News: U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% in July from a year ago, as President Trump’s tariffs intensified price pressures.
Small businesses play a big role in our economy. But according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Trump's tariffs will cost small businesses an extra $200 BILLION a year. Many mom n’ pop shops can’t afford that. Some won't survive.
Today, I’m celebrating three years since the PACT Act became law. I'm proud to have helped pass it to improve and expand care for millions of American veterans who were exposed to toxins during their service.
It’s been three years since the bipartisan CHIPS Act, which I helped pass, became law. I am proud that this bill has brought investments and recognition to innovators from all around the Commonwealth—I’ll fight against Trump’s threats to repeal this crucial legislation.
My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social after the Virginia State Corporation Commission reported that premiums for Affordable Care Act Marketplace coverage are projected to rise sharply:
The news that Virginians who rely on health care coverage from the marketplace could see their premiums jump by more than 20% next year is deeply troubling. This entirely-avoidable increase is being driven by the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits that have helped hundreds of thousands of Virginians afford quality health care.While President Trump and congressional Republicans bent over backward to extend tax cuts for the uber-wealthy as part of their tax and budget bill, they chose not to renew these critical health care credits that have saved the average Virginian nearly $90 a month. Alongside our Democratic colleagues, we even forced a vote on an amendment to the bill to extend the credits, and Republicans voted it down.
We know what’s at stake when health care becomes unaffordable: families go without coverage, people skip doctor visits and prescriptions, and small health problems turn into costly emergencies. That’s not only bad for public health, it drives up costs for everyone. We remain committed to restoring these critical tax credits and bringing down health care costs, and we call on our colleagues in Congress to put politics aside and act now to prevent this needless premium spike from hurting Virginia families.
Yesterday, I visited Hitachi Energy’s facility in Bland to learn more about the company’s work and its $22.5 million investment to expand operations and create jobs. I’ll keep working to support Hitachi and other manufacturers in Virginia.
Senator Kaine and a group of others pose outdoors for a photo in front of a red sign with white text reading "Welcome to Hitachi Energy Bland."
I had a productive visit to Lee County Community Hospital to hear from leadership about what it’s meant for the community since the hospital reopened. I was proud to work with the community to reopen the hospital and we talked about how to protect it—and others—from Medicaid cuts.
Senator Kaine looks at a wall of historic photos at the hospital.
Senator Kaine sits at a table, listening to the discussion.
Senator Kaine speaks while sitting at a table to the group.
Senator Kaine speaks to a woman sitting at a desk with a computer.
Ended yesterday in Radford with local officials and nonprofits to discuss how ARC improves the wellbeing of communities and supports economic development in SWVA. These stories are critical as we push back against President Trump’s proposal to cut ARC’s budget by 93 percent.
Senator Kaine poses for a photo with three women.
Senator Kaine engages in conversation with a woman.
Today on Purple Heart Day, we honor the countless brave men and women wounded in service and those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation. Today I'm reflecting on their service and thinking of their families.
Great visit to Nature’s Touch plant in Front Royal to learn about their operations and efforts to make healthy food more accessible. I’ll keep working to pass the SHOPP Act, a bill I cosponsored to help SNAP recipients access frozen fruits and vegetables.
Senator Kaine engages in conversation with a man.
Senator Kaine tours the facility.
Senator Kaine sits at a table, engaging in conversation.
Today, I met with United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley and regional nonprofits in Winchester to discuss how the Trump Administration’s federal funding cuts threaten nonprofits' ability to help those in need access housing, health care, food, and other services.
Senator Kaine sits at a table engaging in the discussion.
Senator Kaine shakes hands with a woman.
Restaurants and hotels are critical to our communities and Virginia’s economy. I had a great conversation in Burke yesterday with restaurant owners and hospitality officials in the area to hear about how issues like tariffs, immigration, and federal workforce cuts are affecting them.
Senator Kaine sits at a table with others for the discussion.
Senator Kaine poses for a photo with two men.
Senator Kaine engages in conversation with a man.
Senator Kaine poses for a group photo.
My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social slamming the Trump Administration’s reported plan to terminate $156 million in federal funding to lower energy costs in Virginia:
"We were proud to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which helped attract hundreds of millions of dollars in clean-energy investments to Virginia and put us on the path to create more than 20,000 new jobs in the Commonwealth alone. Donald Trump’s decision to rip up that legislation with his ‘Big, Ugly Bill,’ was a short-sighted mistake. Now he’s making it even worse by eliminating funding designed to help Virginians cut their energy costs by harnessing affordable energy sources. Between Trump’s tariffs on everyday goods, his efforts to kick 15 million people off of their health insurance, and this new decision to put lower energy prices further out of reach for American families, it’s clear that the President’s promises to lower costs are nothing but cheap talk."
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Voting History
776 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-12-02End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (61-36)
2025-12-02Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-12-01End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-41)
2025-11-20H.J. Res. 130 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (51-43)
2025-11-19S.J. Res. 76 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (46-51)
2025-11-19S.J. Res. 89 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-11-19Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-11-18End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (65-32)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageYESNOBill Passed (60-40)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESNOAmendment Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionNOYESMotion to Table Agreed to (76-24)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Begin considerationYESNOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-09H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESNOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-07S. 3012 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-06S.J. Res. 90 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (49-51)
2025-11-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-43)
2025-11-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-11-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-11-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-11-04H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-10-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-10-30S.J. Res. 88 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESJoint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-10-30S.J. Res. 80 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (52-45)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 77 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESJoint Resolution Passed (50-46)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 69 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Rejected (25-72)
2025-10-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 80 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-10-28S.J. Res. 81 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESJoint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-10-28End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-28Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-10-28End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-28H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-27Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (58-40)
2025-10-27Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-10-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-10-23Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (48-45)
2025-10-23S. 3012 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-22End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-10-22End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-39)
2025-10-22H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-21Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-10-21End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (66-32)

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