On National Teachers' Day, we celebrate the contributions educators make in classrooms across the nation as they shape the minds of the next generation. I’ve introduced a bill to improve educators’ access to mental health resources, and will keep working to support our teachers.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Virginia
Tim Kaine
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Voting Record — 843
Yes39%
No60%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align90%
Cross-party9%
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Tim Kaine
U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia
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Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the diverse cultures, incredible achievements, and valued contributions of the AANHPI community in Virginia and across the nation.
On International Firefighters Day, we honor all who risk their lives to keep us safe and those who lost their lives in service. I’m proud that a law I helped pass brought over $20 million in funding to VA last year to ensure our fire departments have the resources they need.
Virginians are paying about $10.8 MILLION more a day on gas than they were two months ago.
The reason? Trump's illegal and unwise war against Iran.
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It's Public Service Recognition Week! This week, we celebrate the immense contributions of public servants at the federal, state, and local levels. You all keep our country running, keep us safe, and make our communities better places to live. Thank you for your service.
Alrededor de los EE.UU., legislación en contra de inmigrantes está fallando en asambleas estatales—en gran parte porque la comunidad comercial se está oponiendo. Estoy feliz que más personas están reconociendo las contribuciones que los inmigrantes traen a nuestra nación.
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As we mark the beginning of National Military Appreciation Month, I remain committed to supporting our servicemembers and their families. We owe them tremendous gratitude for their sacrifices and service to our country.
On World Press Freedom Day, we honor the journalists who go to extraordinary lengths to bring the truth to light. As democratic values and institutions are being threatened around the world, we must reaffirm our commitment to protecting the freedom of the press.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, let's recommit to supporting one another and ending the stigma. I’ll keep working across the aisle to expand access to high-quality mental health care. If you need help, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8, for free, confidential support 24/7.
It was great to visit Boulder Crest Foundation in Bluemont to learn how they support and build resilience among veterans, servicemembers, law enforcement, and other first responders. I’m glad I helped secure $1 million in funding to expand their programs to VA law enforcement officers.
Check it out: @vpm.org has a new documentary on the iconic Shenandoah National Park, exploring its geology, wildlife, and history. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to visit the park soon—Virginia is beautiful in the spring.
www.vpm.org/shenandoah
It’s our duty to support caregivers for people with disabilities—no family should be punished for sharing their home and providing care to vulnerable loved ones. The Trump-Vance Administration should reverse this plan.
Trump promised the war against Iran would be over “very quickly.” It’s clear that wasn’t true, and I have serious questions about the plan going forward. Pete Hegseth’s response? Making up ridiculous new claims on the spot.
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Parenthood is a gift. But because of the rising cost of food, housing, and child care, many hardworking young Americans are priced out of building the families they want. I’m doing everything I can to bring costs down and make parenthood affordable.
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Is it worth sending our sons and daughters into another war in the Middle East without a plan, without a rationale, without allies, without congressional consultation? The answer is no, and that's why we won’t stop trying to end the President's war with Iran.
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First, it was Georgia. Then Arizona. Now, the Trump Administration has demanded that Wayne County, Michigan, turn over all ballots from the 2024 election. These are flashing red warning signs of intent to interfere with the 2026 and 2028 elections. Know your rights.
Virginians know just how much Richmond has to offer—from its scenic trails to a phenomenal food scene, to world-class museums and historic sites, you’ll want to stay longer than 36 hours! Proud to see the city I call home featured.
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It's National Fentanyl Awareness Day. I'm working to build on the progress made by my legislation—which is now law—to direct increased federal attention on the fight against fentanyl, especially at a time when the Trump-Vance Administration cuts funding for overdose prevention.
The Trump-Vance Administration refused to have a public hearing on its dismantling of the Dept. of Education. Transparency matters, so I planned to broadcast today's roundtable discussion with Ed Secretary McMahon. Their response? Cancelling the roundtable entirely. youtube.com/shorts/z51Q_...
Gas prices just hit their highest level since the start of the war against Iran. Trump claimed the war would be over “very quickly.” Instead, Americans are facing more pain at the pump with no end in sight.
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/b...
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Voting History
843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-10-28 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-47) |
| 2025-10-28 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-10-28 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-27 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (58-40) |
| 2025-10-27 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-10-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-10-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (48-45) |
| 2025-10-23 | S. 3012 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-22 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-10-22 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-10-22 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39) |
| 2025-10-22 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-21 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-46) |
| 2025-10-21 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-10-21 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-10-21 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (66-32) |
| 2025-10-20 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-43, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-16 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-44, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-16 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-34) |
| 2025-10-16 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-15 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-44, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-14 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (49-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-09 | S. 2296 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (77-20, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-09 | S. 2296 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-09 | S. 2296 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (10-88, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-09 | S. 2296 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-09 | S. 2296 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-09 | S. 2296 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (46-50, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-09 | S. 2296 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Amendment Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-09 | S. 2296 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-09 | S. 2296 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (14-83, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2025-10-09 | H.J. Res. 106 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (50-46) |
| 2025-10-09 | H.J. Res. 106 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2025-10-09 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-09 | S. 2882 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-08 | H.J. Res. 105 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (50-45) |
| 2025-10-08 | S.J. Res. 83 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 83 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-10-08 | S.J. Res. 71 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Joint Resolution Defeated (47-51) |
| 2025-10-08 | H.J. Res. 105 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-10-08 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2025-10-08 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-08 | S. 2882 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-08 | H.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (52-47) |
| 2025-10-07 | H.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2025-10-07 | S. Res. 412 (119th) | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-10-06 | S. Res. 412 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-10-06 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-42, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-10-06 | S. 2882 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-50, 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.