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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 — 785

Yes37%

No61%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align90%

Cross-party10%

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Tim Kaine

U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia

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20 recent posts · 74 sponsored · 333 cosponsored

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Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 27(source)

Mary W. Jackson, a Hampton native, became the first African American woman engineer at NASA in 1958. There, she supported space missions, including the first moon landing. Her barrier-breaking career was chronicled in the book and film “Hidden Figures,” and in 2021, the NASA HQ was named after her.

A black and white photo of Mary W. Jackson, taking notes on a clipboard.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 27(source)

Confidence in the economy hasn’t dropped this sharply in years. That’s probably because Trump hasn’t lifted a finger to help the economy in his 29 days as president. In fact, he’s pushing policies, like tariffs and halting investments in clean energy manufacturing, that will actively raise prices.

CNN

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The American consumer is getting worried about the economy.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 26(source)

Trump is the energy emergency—and he’s killing jobs and raising costs. My joint statement with @senatorheinrich.bsky.social regarding Republicans’ rubber-stamping of Trump’s war on affordable, American-made energy:

Statement reading: The United States is producing more energy than any country in the world at any point in history. If President Trump wants to find the real emergency, he should look in the mirror. His war on American-made energy is yet another Trump mistake that will weaken our economy, raise prices, and kill new, good-paying jobs. And today’s vote goes to show, once again, that Senate Republicans refuse to do their jobs and put the American people above the wish lists of Trump’s donors and billionaire energy tycoons. To our colleagues: don’t say we didn’t warn you when your constituents’ energy bills go through the roof. To the American people: we’re going to keep fighting for you.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 26(source)

My statement ahead of today’s Senate vote to confirm Jamieson Greer as United States Trade Representative:

Statement reading: President Trump has proposed disastrous trade policies, including tariffs on our closest trading partners, which will raise costs and hurt Virginia businesses. We need a United States Trade Representative who will seek to expand markets for American exports, foster relationships with our allies, and reduce costs for American families. I don’t believe Jamieson Greer will do that, and that’s why I’m voting no on his confirmation.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 25(source)

Trump’s chaos continues: following mass firings at CFPB—a consumer protection watchdog that’s returned over $21 billion to Americans in the last 15 years—thousands of reports of fraud and scams are going unanswered. This isn’t efficiency. Americans are at risk. www.youtube.com/live/s8iNPld...

Senate Banking Democrats Investigate Trump-Musk Attack on American Consumers

YouTube video by Senate Banking Housing and Urban Affairs Committee

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 24(source)

My statement on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine:

Statement graphic reading: For three years, the Ukrainian people have shown incredible strength in the face of a brutal invasion by Vladimir Putin. I’m disgusted by the spineless and groveling comments from President Trump, Vice President Vance, and other members of the cabinet, who seem to want to turn Russia’s botched invasion into a victory for a war criminal. The truth is that Russia’s illegal invasion backfired because it brought NATO members even closer together. I saw this firsthand just this weekend, when I visited Finland—one of NATO’s newest members—to observe a joint exercise between members of the Virginia National Guard and the Finnish Army. U.S. support for Ukraine has severely degraded the threat posed to the U.S. by a major adversary, with zero cost in American lives. It demonstrates our support for democracy and international law, which Russia and China are desperate to undermine. The United States is safest when we stand with the free peoples of the world against those who would oppress them.

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

Republicans just voted it down.

Senator Tim Kaine

@kaine.senate.gov

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Update: we are about to vote on an amendment that would help prevent increases in your energy bill. That’s money back in folks’ pocketbooks. Let’s see where GOP priorities are.

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

Update: we are about to vote on an amendment that would help prevent increases in your energy bill. That’s money back in folks’ pocketbooks. Let’s see where GOP priorities are.

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

Republicans just voted it down.

Senator Tim Kaine

@kaine.senate.gov

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Right now in the Capitol: The Senate is about to vote on an amendment to the GOP budget bill focused on bringing down the cost of groceries. Let’s see if Republicans are as interested in cutting your grocery bills as they are in giving billionaires tax cuts.

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

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

Trump bragged about overturning Roe, which created threats to women's access to reproductive care, including IVF. Americans were outraged, especially after Rs blocked a Dem bill to protect IVF access. Now Trump is trying to save face with a meaningless order that won't actually safeguard IVF.

Steve Benen

@stevebenen.com

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The White House's claim: Trump's executive order on IVF is a "promises made, promises kept" moment. Reality: The executive order doesn't actually do much of anything, and doesn't even try to keep the promises Trump made before the election. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

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

My statement ahead of the Senate’s vote on Kash Patel’s nomination to be FBI Director:

Statement reading: One of my top priorities is keeping Americans safe, and that’s why I will vote no on Kash Patel’s dangerous nomination to lead the FBI. The FBI Director should be someone who will prioritize the rule of law and independence from political interference. It’s obvious that Patel is unable and unwilling to do that. The Trump Administration—potentially at Patel’s direction—has already fired career agents and civil servants at the FBI who have led U.S. counterterrorism and counterintelligence efforts, investigated horrific crimes, and safeguarded Americans from threats; I fear that these politically-motivated firings will only accelerate if Patel is confirmed.

Senate Republicans’ rubber-stamping of Patel—and other nominees for critical national security and law enforcement roles—shows that they are incapable of prioritizing the safety and security of Americans for fear that they will upset the President. It also sends a terrible message to the men and women of the FBI and other national security and law enforcement agencies who have taken the same pledge that we take as members of Congress: to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.

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

Dr. Booker T. Washington rose from an enslaved childhood in Virginia to become a founder of the National Negro Business League and Tuskegee University, shaping generations through his unwavering support for African American entrepreneurship and education.

Black and white photo of Dr. Booker T. Washington.

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

"DOGE" cut a program in Spotsylvania to help high schoolers with disabilities go to college or work—and they're not stopping here. They're going after other education programs, harming students and our economy. I won’t stand for it. www.fxbgadvance.com/p/the-executive-order-project-education-960

THE EXECUTIVE ORDER PROJECT: EDUCATION - Funding for Charting My Path for Future Success Program in Spotsylvania Schools Stopped

Monday night, Spotsylvania County Public Schools learned that a federally funded research project that benefited 91 students and paid the salaries of five teachers was terminated.

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

I heard from local farmers and agricultural stakeholders in Loudoun County about President Trump’s proposed tariffs and the uncertainty of federal funding. We also discussed the farm bill and immigration. I’m grateful for their views, which will help me advocate for them better in the Senate.

Senator Kaine sits at a roundtable with others.

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

My heart aches for the Virginians impacted by the destructive flooding in SW. @markwarner.bsky.social and I wrote the Administration urging the approval of Virginia’s expedited Major Disaster Declaration to quickly get these communities the help they need.

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

At a time when President Trump is flirting with tariffs that could crush America's farmers, we need a Secretary of Agriculture who understands those communities. Not a right-wing think tank CEO. That's why I voted no on Brooke Rollins' nomination yesterday.

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

I was just briefed by the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the tragic crash near DCA. We are determined to get to the bottom of what happened. Congress and the Admin owe it to the families impacted by this disaster work together to ensure this never happens again.

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

In 1959, Mildred Loving and her husband Richard were convicted under Virginia’s ban on interracial marriage. The Lovings waged a historic legal battle for their right to be married and won in the 1967 Loving v. Virginia SCOTUS decision, ending interracial marriage bans in every state.

A black and white photo of Mildred Loving sitting on a couch.

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

RFK, Jr. can't tell the difference between fact and conspiracy, won't take sides on 9/11, and has challenged established medical science. He's one of the worst appointees ever confirmed by the Senate. I'll do all I can to provide oversight through my work on the Senate health committee.

The Wall Street Journal

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The Senate confirmed RFK Jr. as HHS secretary, putting a longtime critic of vaccines and the medical establishment in charge of U.S. health policy https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/rfk-jr-senate-confirmation-vote-trump-hhs-secretary-d4ad51df?mod=bluesky

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Sponsored Bills(74)

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. 190 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
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(333)

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
S. 4504 (119th)
A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-12
S. Res. 724 (119th)
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in…
Joined: 2026-05-11

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Voting History

785 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
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (24-76)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 172)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 276)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Wyden Amdt. No. 1156)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 776)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 925)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 130)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Klobuchar Amdt. No. 494)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 454)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-49)
2025-02-20	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-19	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-02-18	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-02-18	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-18	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45)
2025-02-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-02-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-02-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (72-28)
2025-02-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06	—	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-02-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)

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.

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