I’m proud of the brave educators and parents fighting for the Department of Education and for our students and teachers who depend on ED’s resources and protections. Education is critical to our economy, and I stand with all fighting to protect it. www.highereddive.com/news/aaup-af...
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Virginia
Tim Kaine
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Voting Record — 787
Yes37%
No62%
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 · 333 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
President Trump is abusing emergency powers to impose tariffs on Canada that will raise prices for American families and alienate one of our closest allies — so I’m forcing a vote to challenge him.
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My statement on the Trump Administration’s mass firing of federal workers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Yet another way the Trump Administration is hurting our veterans: wearing down the VA Veterans Crisis Line operators. Unacceptable.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
To the federal workers who have lost their jobs or otherwise been impacted by the Trump-Musk Administration’s attacks on the civil service: I want to hear your stories.
Please go to my website at kaine.senate.gov/federalworkers to write to me.
Great to visit Framatome in Lynchburg last week to learn more about their work to power communities and train workers to operate nuclear energy facilities. I’m committed to blocking Trump and congressional Republicans’ efforts to cut clean energy tax credits that could curb this innovation.
On National Medal of Honor Day, we recognize the over 3,500 servicemembers who have achieved the highest military award for valor. I’m glad my bill to build a monument recognizing their bravery and sacrifices was signed into law. I’ll continue to do all I can to honor servicemembers and veterans.
Social security is a lifeline for seniors, disabled people, and millions of other Americans. Inability to access these services isn’t just annoying, it can be life-threatening. We must focus on strengthening the Social Security Admin, not dismantling it. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
I’m demanding answers.
Trump Administration officials' decision to use a commercial and unclassified app to discuss military strikes in Yemen—while including a random person in the chat and not noticing—demonstrates a profound carelessness for the lives of servicemembers conducting operations against the Houthis.
In 25 years of covering national security, I’ve never seen a story like this: Senior Trump officials discussed planning for the U.S. attack on Yemen in a Signal group--and inadvertently added the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Today is the Affordable Care Act’s 15th anniversary! I want to build on the ACA's success—it's provided health insurance for nearly 400,000 Virginians in 2025—but the Trump Admin is hellbent on destroying it, leaving millions without coverage. I’m committed to protecting the ACA from these threats.
Access to career and technical training is critical to helping Virginians get good-paying jobs. Today, I talked with local leaders, students, and educators about ways to expand access to these programs, including by passing my JOBS Act—a bill to allow students to use Pell Grants for job training.
Today, I got an update on how federal funding we secured is helping rebuild the Creeper Trail following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. This trail is a crucial part of the local economy and I’m grateful for everyone’s work to rebuild it.
Thanks to the folks at the Christiansburg Institute Museum for showing me around yesterday. The Christiansburg Institute was a private school for African American students. It was great to learn about how they’re sharing this important part of our history.
My statement on President Trump’s order to gut the U.S. Department of Education:
I was honored to speak at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Climate Series in Norfolk last night to discuss the threat of climate change to our economy, safety, and national security. It’s going to take all of us to address this challenge so I will keep working with stakeholders to tackle it head-on.
Yesterday @bobbyscott.house.gov and I ended our day talking with health care providers about disparities in health care. We will keep working to ensure that everyone, regardless of the zip code they live in, can get the care they need.
Next, @bobbyscott.house.gov and I toured Fairwinds Landing in Norfolk to
learn about how it supports Virginia’s offshore wind and shipbuilding industries, which create jobs and grow our economy. We will keep working to support these projects.
@bobbyscott.house.gov and I toured the VA clinic in Chesapeake to hear they'll provide care to veterans. These folks are committed to providing top care but Trump’s federal hiring freeze and mass cuts to the VA threaten their ability to do so. Our veterans deserve the best care—we must fight for it.
I joined the Nat'l Black Farmers Association in Baskerville to discuss crucial needs for farmers, like the necessity of a farm bill, and to learn more about how Trump’s trade wars and illegal funding freeze are devastating the ag industry—a vital part of VA’s economy. We must fight for our farmers.
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Voting History787 total votesExpandCollapse
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787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-47) |
| 2026-04-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2026-04-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-46) |
| 2026-04-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44) |
| 2026-03-26 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-26 | S. 1383 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-25 | S.J. Res. 103 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50) |
| 2026-03-25 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-25 | S.J. Res. 107 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53) |
| 2026-03-24 | S.J. Res. 116 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) |
| 2026-03-24 | S. 1383 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2026-03-24 | S. 1383 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2026-03-24 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-03-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-47) |
| 2026-03-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2026-03-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-45) |
| 2026-03-22 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37) |
| 2026-03-21 | S. 1383 (119th) | End debate | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Cloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-21 | S. 1383 (119th) | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-20 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-18 | S.J. Res. 118 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) |
| 2026-03-17 | S. 1383 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48) |
| 2026-03-17 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2026-03-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45) |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (89-10) |
| 2026-03-11 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-11 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (84-10) |
| 2026-03-10 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (71-29) |
| 2026-03-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-28) |
| 2026-03-05 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-04 | S.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) |
| 2026-03-04 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8) |
| 2026-03-02 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-02-26 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (57-33) |
| 2026-02-26 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34) |
| 2026-02-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2026-02-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-02-12 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-02-12 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (49-47) |
| 2026-02-11 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2026-02-10 | S.J. Res. 95 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51) |
| 2026-02-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2026-02-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-46) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47) |
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.