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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 — 825

Yes38%

No60%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align91%

Cross-party9%

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Tim Kaine

U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia

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Tim's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 75 sponsored · 343 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 22(source)

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.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 21(source)

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.

Senator Kaine listens to update on trail.

Senator Kaine speaks about what he saw on trail.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 21(source)

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.

Senator Kaine listens to staff share information.

Senator Kaine poses in group photo with staff.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 20(source)

My statement on President Trump’s order to gut the U.S. Department of Education:

Graphic with following quote from Sen. Kaine: "Everyone knows that economic success in America begins with a good education, whether that be a four-year degree or a stellar K-12 experience and high-quality career and technical programs. President Trump’s executive order to gut the U.S. Department of Education underscores how out of touch he is with students, parents, and educators. This order will have negative impacts on every student and harm our economic growth and competitiveness. It will cut off critical funding for K-12 schools, make it harder for students with disabilities to access educational opportunities, and hinder students’ ability to access higher education and job training. We should be investing more in younger generations, not less, and I will fight to ensure every student—regardless of their zip code—can continue to receive the high-quality education they deserve.”

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 20(source)

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.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 20(source)

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.

Senator Kaine and Rep. Scott pose with roundtable participants for a group photo.

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

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.

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:

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Sponsored Bills(75)

S.J. Res. 193 (119th)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with…
S. 4468 (119th)
A bill to address behavioral health and well-being among education professionals and other s…
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.J. Res. 185 (119th)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with…

Cosponsored Bills(343)

S. 4709 (119th)
A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify a limitation relating to exports and t…
Joined: 2026-06-08
S. Res. 756 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violen…
Joined: 2026-06-08
S. 4655 (119th)
A bill to allow the Farm Credit Administration the option to examine low-risk Farm Credit Sy…
Joined: 2026-06-02
S. 4623 (119th)
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Ke…
Joined: 2026-05-21
S. 4632 (119th)
A bill to provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appro…
Joined: 2026-05-21

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Voting History

825 total votes

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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
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 55	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Sustained (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 55	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Sustained (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Motion to Adjourn S.J.Res. 55	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Adjourn Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Ten Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (45-52)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Fifteen Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Thirty Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for 60 Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (45-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Ninety Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Failed (46-52)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-05-21	S. 1582 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (69-31)
2025-05-19	S. 1582 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (66-32, 3/5 majority required)
2025-05-19	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-05-19	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-05-15	S. Res. 195 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.Res. 195	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (45-50)
2025-05-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-40)
2025-05-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-05-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-05-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-05-13	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-05-13	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-05-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-05-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-05-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-05-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-08	S. 1582 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-49, 3/5 majority required)
2025-05-08	H.J. Res. 60 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-43)
2025-05-08	S.J. Res. 7 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-38)
2025-05-07	S.J. Res. 13 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-05-06	H.J. Res. 60 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-06	S.J. Res. 7 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-05-06	S.J. Res. 13 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-05-06	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	NO	✕↔	Joint Resolution Passed (55-45)
2025-05-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	NO	✕↔	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-43)
2025-05-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-05-01	S.J. Res. 31 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-46)
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-45)
2025-04-30	S.J. Res. 31 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-40)
2025-04-30	S.J. Res. 49 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (49-49, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)

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.

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