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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 — 789

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 · 335 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 19(source)

@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.

Senator Kaine shakes hand of woman while Rep. Scott and others stand nearby.

Senator Kaine stands with group while staff give tour.

Senator Kaine listens to member of staff give tour.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 19(source)

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.

Senator Kaine and roundtable participants pose for photo with sign welcoming Senator Kaine.

Senator Kaine and roundtable participants pose for photo.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 18(source)

My guest to this year's joint address was Jason King, a disabled veteran who was fired from the FAA's safety division because of Trump's federal workforce cuts. I'm thrilled that a judge in Maryland ruled in favor of illegally-fired federal workers like Jason—and as a result, Jason got his job back.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 18(source)

3 years ago, my Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, a landmark bill honoring Dr. Breen—an MD from Charlottesville who died by suicide while serving on the COVID frontlines—became law to support the mental health of our healers. Proud to work with her family again to reauthorize it.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 18(source)

Trump and congressional Republicans want to slash Medicaid to pay for billionaire tax breaks. In Virginia, that hurts: • 62% of nursing home residents • 31% of kids • 1 in 3 births • 319,000 people with disabilities I will fight tooth and nail to prevent these cuts and stand up for Virginians.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 17(source)

I had a great discussion with veterans in Dumfries about how the Trump Admin is hurting veterans by massively firing VA employees, which will increase wait times at VA centers. I'll always stand up for our veterans.

Senator Kaine poses for a group photo after the roundtable.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 17(source)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! My great-grandparents emigrated from Ireland to the United States in 1852, and I’m proud to celebrate my Irish heritage today and always. Wishing everyone a joyous celebration today!

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 17(source)

Good news: with the help of funding I secured, the VA Port Authority has completed a new offshore wind development hub. This hub will boost our economy and further establish VA as a leader in this industry. I’ll do all I can to keep us at the forefront. www.whro.org/environment/...

$223M offshore wind staging area now complete at Portsmouth Marine Terminal

Officials hope the site will help make Hampton Roads a hub for offshore wind development along the East Coast.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 15(source)

It’s Long COVID Awareness Day. While the worst of the pandemic is over for most, there’s more we must do to educate people about Long COVID and ensure that those in our communities who are struggling get the help they need. That's why I will keep working to pass my bipartisan Long COVID Support Act.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 14(source)

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on the passage of the House Republicans’ government spending bill:

Statement reading: While the government will remain open, we are frustrated that this funding bill gives a blank check to Donald Trump and Elon Musk to continue attacking the federal workforce and dismantling the services Virginians rely on. This bill lacks the meaningful proposals we offered as amendments to rein in and defund DOGE and protect our veterans from being indiscriminately fired – because Republicans blocked them all. As Donald Trump and Elon Musk continue to seek giant tax cuts for billionaires while laying off workers, slashing services, and tanking our economy, we will keep standing up for everyday Virginians, who have had enough of this chaos and lawlessness. That means we are already gearing up for our next fight: forcing a Senate vote on our legislation to challenge Trump’s senseless trade war with Canada, which will only raise costs for Virginians.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 14(source)

Trump and Musk’s attempts to shrink, politicize, and relocate the federal workforce is wreaking havoc on civil servants’ lives, threating our safety, and damaging our economy. To the federal employees from VA, please share your story: www.kaine.senate.gov/federalworkers

Resources for Federal Workers | U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 14(source)

Wishing a happy Holi to all celebrating in our Commonwealth and around the world! I hope this festival of colors brings joy to you and your loved ones as we mark the start of spring.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 14(source)

I’m voting NO on cloture and NO on the House Republican’s disastrous government spending bill. Here’s why:

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 13(source)

Chag Purim Sameach! I wish all celebrating Purim in Virginia and around the world a joyful, festive, and safe celebration.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 13(source)

Military spouses make sacrifices day in and day out—including juggling frequent moves that make it harder to get jobs. That’s why I introduced a bill to incentivize the hiring of military spouses—helping them have meaningful careers, businesses find talented workers, and our military stay strong.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 13(source)

Trump is waging a war on veterans—he’s fired more veterans in his first few weeks in office than any other president in U.S. history. That’s unacceptable. I’m standing up for those who made tremendous sacrifices for our nation by spearheading an effort to help these veterans get their jobs back.

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NEW: Sen. Tim Kaine is backing legislation to reinstate thousands of veterans fired from federal jobs during Trump’s mass government layoffs. The Protect Veteran Jobs Act seeks to reverse what Democrats call an unfair dismissal of those who served. virginiamercury.com/2025/03/12/k...

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 12(source)

School is for learning—and no child should be disrupted by bullying or harassment. I’m proud to introduce legislation that would take concrete steps toward making schools a safer and more welcoming place for all students, regardless of their background or who they are.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 12(source)

In the U.S. last year, women earned only 85% of what men earned for doing the same jobs. That’s unfair, and it’s holding women and our economy back. This Equal Pay Day and every day, I’m committed to continuing the fight for wage equality—because equal work deserves equal pay.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 12(source)

Health care worker shortages pose challenges across VA, especially in rural and underserved areas. My bill can help fix that by supporting medical schools at minority-serving institutions and in underserved areas, encouraging health care providers to train and practice within their communities.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 12(source)

My statement regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s firing of nearly half its workforce:

Statement reading: America has always been at the forefront of innovation and economic opportunity—in large part because of our strong education system. But President Trump and Elon Musk’s firing of nearly half of the federal employees at the U.S. Department of Education will hurt every student across the country. It will lead to longer processing times for students’ financial aid, additional problems disbursing funding for K-12 schools, and reduced oversight of programs for students with disabilities and laws regarding sexual assault on college campuses. We will not continue leading the world in the 21st century if the Trump Administration pursues more federal employee layoffs and moves forward with an executive order calling for the closure of the Department. I will do everything I can to protect Virginia’s federal employees at the Education Department and the students, parents, and educators they serve.

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Sponsored Bills(74)

S.J. Res. 190 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
S. Res. 712 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of general elections in Venezuela…
S. 4468 (119th)
A bill to address behavioral health and well-being among education professionals and other s…
S.J. Res. 185 (119th)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with…
S. 4370 (119th)
A bill to establish and support primary care team education centers, and for other purposes.

Cosponsored Bills(335)

S. 4567 (119th)
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide enhanced student loan relief to …
Joined: 2026-05-19
S. Res. 738 (119th)
A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on e…
Joined: 2026-05-19
S. 4538 (119th)
A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to co…
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 735 (119th)
A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 728 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securin…
Joined: 2026-05-13

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Voting History

789 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
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)
2025-07-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-42)
2025-07-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-41)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Bennet Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (45-55)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (99-1)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (21-79)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2775)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-01	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(f) of the CBA Re: Collins Amdt. No. 2812)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (22-78, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 425(a)(2) of the CBA re: H.R. 1)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Agreed to (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Padilla Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 )	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Schiff Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Duckworth Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Hassan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Gallego Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Blumenthal Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Armed Services with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Kaine Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313 (b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2401)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 2771)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 2446)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 2705)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2414)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)

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