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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 · 75 sponsored · 337 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 10(source)
In 1989, Governor Wilder became the first African American to be elected governor in U.S. history. From his heroism in the Korean War, to expanding health care coverage for sickle-cell anemia patients, to his work teaching law and public affairs at VCU, Wilder has forged a better Commonwealth.
Governor Wilder, pictured second from the left.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 10(source)
Trump’s NPS hiring freeze paves the way for a damaging loss of staff at national parks—threatening emergency response times, park safety, and local economies in Virginia. I’m urging the Trump Administration to reverse course and protect our parks.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 10(source)
I was grateful to meet with children, teachers, and staff at Higher Horizons, a Head Start program in NOVA, to highlight the importance of Head Start, hear more about the lingering uncertainty following Trump's actions, and discuss ways I can help.
Senator Kaine reads a book to a group of children.
Senator Kaine reads a book to a group of children.
Senator Kaine is greeted by children holding a sign that reads "Welcome Senator Tim Kaine."
Senator Kaine poses with teachers and staff at a Head start program.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 10(source)
From hurricane-related damage in Southwest VA to rising sea levels in Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore—climate change is threatening our safety. Yet Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement. I’m joining legislation to uphold the goals of this crucial climate treaty.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 6(source)
In tough times, we come together as a community to mourn and hold each other up. I was honored to join a vigil commemorating those who lost their lives in the DCA crash last week. Those we lost and their loved ones remain in my prayers. www.alxnow.com/2025/02/06/c...
Candlelight vigil in Old Town honors 67 victims of DCA plane crash | ALXnow
Last night, a crowd gathered in Old Town for a candlelight vigil to commemorate the 67 victims of a midair crash near Reagan National Airport last week. Among the speakers at the event were elected le...
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 6(source)
Even after the Trump Admin rescinded the memo suspending federal funding, many community health centers STILL aren’t able to access their funding. That’s unacceptable, and I’m pressing the Trump Administration for answers.
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Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 6(source)
With Virginia’s 140,000 dedicated federal workers on my mind, I helped Senate Democrats hold the Senate floor all night to protest Trump’s OMB nominee Russ Vought—a key author of Project 2025 who says he wants to “traumatize” federal workers.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 5(source)
Under no circumstances can Russ Vought—a key architect of Project 2025—be confirmed. My colleagues and I will be holding the Senate floor ALL night in opposition of his nomination.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 5(source)
When President Trump halted federal funding last week, Head Start programs were plunged into chaos. Yanking their funding is irresponsible and dangerous. I wrote to the acting HHS Secretary demanding Head Start programs receive the funding Congress has appropriated for them.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 4(source)
Too many Virginians can't afford job training programs and too many employers struggle to fill skilled labor positions. I have a solution: my JOBS Act will allow students to use Pell Grants—education grants for lower-income folks—to pay for shorter-term job training programs.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 4(source)
USAID advances U.S. national security and helps ensure global stability. I’m deeply concerned about Musk and Trump’s attempt to destroy USAID. That's why I led my colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Rubio demanding answers about this illegal and unprecedented action.
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Page four of Senator Kaine's letter.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 4(source)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created by Congress after the 2008 recession to protect American consumers from financial fraud. CFPB has put billions of dollars back into Americans' wallets. The Trump Administration's halt on its work is wrong and harmful to Americans.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 4(source)
Happy Black History Month! Today and always, we celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions African Americans have made to our communities. In difficult times, I draw inspiration from Black leaders throughout history who worked tirelessly to forge a better world.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 3(source)
Today I met with Virginian leaders who provide community services—from housing to early childhood education—to learn how Trump’s illegal federal funding freeze impacted their organizations. Virginians rely on these programs every day and I will fight to protect the funding.
Senator Kaine participates in a roundtable.
Senator Kaine engages in conversation with roundtable attendees.
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Voting History
789 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-05-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-05-19S.J. Res. 185 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-38)
2026-05-19—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-38)
2026-05-18S. Res. 690 (119th)Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (46-43)
2026-05-14S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 130 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 141 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-50)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 132 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-52)
2026-05-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-05-13S. Res. 526 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (99-0, 3/5 majority required)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 163 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)
2026-05-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-05-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-05-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-05-11S. Res. 690 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Resolution Agreed to (46-45)
2026-04-30S.J. Res. 184 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 99 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 139 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28S.J. Res. 124 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 124NONO✓Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28S. Res. 690 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)NONO✓Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)NONO✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798)NOT_VOTINGYES—Motion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S.J. Res. 114 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (46-51)
2026-04-21S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2026-04-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (47-46)
2026-04-16—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-04-16H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (50-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-48)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 138 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (36-63)

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