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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 11(source)

The tragic crash at DCA must be carefully investigated and the American public deserves answers regarding how this happened. My colleagues and I are pressing the FAA for answers and confirmation that the investigation will be free from any political interference.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 11(source)

Trump and Musk’s illegal attempt to destroy USAID emboldens China and Russia, harms American families, and is causing immense human suffering for millions around the world. That’s wrong. I’m introducing legislation to enforce congressional oversight of this lawless and damaging behavior.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 11(source)

Americans across political parties, ages, and income levels are feeling less confident about the economy this month. Americans know that Trump’s ill-advised tariffs will raise costs and hurt them. www.axios.com/2025/02/07/c...

Trump tariff plans weigh on consumer sentiment

The sentiment data is the strongest warning yet that consumers have jitters about trade policy.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 10(source)

The CFPB was created by Congress to protect American consumers against predatory financial practices. All Americans should be concerned about the Administration’s attempt to shut down this agency. apnews.com/article/trum...

Trump administration orders consumer protection agency to stop work, closes building

The Trump administration has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop nearly all its work, effectively shutting down the agency that was created to protect consumers after the 2008 fin...

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)

This Black History Month, I’d like to recognize some of the extraordinary Black leaders who have changed our Commonwealth for the better. A thread 🧵:

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 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 9(source)

This is good news. No one wants delays but passenger safety must come first. Glad the FAA has acted promptly. www.fox5dc.com/news/faa-red...

FAA to reduce arrivals at Reagan National Airport following deadly midair crash

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it is reducing flight arrivals at Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport due to weather conditions and recovery efforts following a deadly midai...

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 7(source)

My statement on the confirmation of Russell Vought as OMB Director:

Text on a light blue background reading: “The American people deserve a federal government they can count on—one that is staffed by people who are hired based on merit and are committed to upholding the Constitution. And just like our federal workforce has our back—they deserve a Congress that will have theirs. This vote is an insult to both of those principles. But today’s temporary injunction against the sham federal worker buyout—which has Russell Vought’s name written all over it—is an important reminder that our work here isn’t over. To Vought and the rest of Donald Trump’s cronies intent on shredding the federal workforce: rest assured that when you break the law, we’ll see you in court.”

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)

My statement on a federal judge pausing the Trump Administration’s sham resignation buyout offer:

White text on a blue background reading: I’m relieved to see a federal judge temporarily block the Trump Administration’s sham buyout offer. The Administration has no clear authority to offer this deal. Recent reporting has indicated that the Trump Administration added clauses to the deal that allow the Administration to cancel it at any time, leaving federal employees without pay, as well as requiring federal employees who accept the so-called buyout to waive their rights to any legal recourse. This is proof that Trump has no problem stiffing the American people—just like he has done before as a businessman and President. I’m hearing from federal workers across Virginia who swore an oath to the Constitution to serve their country and the American people; it’s horrific that these Americans are now wondering how they’ll be able to pay their bills and provide for their families. Let me be clear: the fight is not over, and it will continue to play out in court. Virginians should know that they have an advocate in me, and I will continue to stand up for them in the U.S. Senate.

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.

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)

We have a plan to fight this Administration and make no mistake—we’re in this fight to win it.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govFeb 5(source)

A federal court ordered the Trump Admin to stop its illegal funding freeze. But the Admin is not complying so Virginia health clinics are closing or reducing services. www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...

Virginia community health centers close over federal funding access

Despite pause on federal funding freeze, centers unable to access grants

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.

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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. 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…

Cosponsored Bills(337)

S. 4578 (119th)
A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a career pathways …
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4608 (119th)
A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and…
Joined: 2026-05-20
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

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Voting History

789 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
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 305(b)(2) of the CBA re: Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 1690)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (5-94)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 26 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 26	YES	NO	✕	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-83)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 33 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 33	YES	NO	✕	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-82)
2025-04-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-04-03	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (53-42)
2025-04-02	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-02	S.J. Res. 37 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-48)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-03-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2025-03-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-03-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-03-27	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-03-26	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (70-28)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)

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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