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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 — 851
Yes39%
No60%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align90%
Cross-party9%
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Tim Kaine
U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia
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Tim's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 83 sponsored · 354 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 11(source)
A report found that 13 rural Virginia hospitals are at risk of closure—in part because of last year’s huge Medicaid cuts. For many Virginians, these hospitals are the only source of care. I will keep pushing to reverse the cuts and do more to support rural care.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 11(source)
A recent national survey found Americans’ confidence in the economy is the lowest it’s been in over sixty years. The reason? President Trump’s chaotic tariff policies and his illegal war in Iran.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 10(source)
Inflation just reached a three-year high. Gas prices are up by 41% since last year. The cost of groceries is soaring. Americans are paying the price for Trump’s illegal war in Iran—and it’s clearly time for Congress to come together to put a stop to it.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 10(source)
Every day, military spouses make sacrifices for our country. They deserve our support. That's why I joined @markwarner.bsky.social Warner in a letter to the Office of Personnel Management regarding the lack of progress in improving the retention of federal employees who are military spouses.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 10(source)
Today is the Equal Pay Act's 63rd birthday. Signed by JFK, it was meant to ensure equal pay for all. But last year, women in VA still earned about 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. I am committed to passing the Paycheck Fairness Act to close the wage gap.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 10(source)
Senator Murray, Senator Warnock, and I led 26 of our colleagues in a letter pressing the Administration on the impacts foreign aid cuts and the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO have had on our ability to protect Americans from Ebola, hantavirus, and other public health threats.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 10(source)
The success of future generations and our economy depend on America’s teachers. That’s why I’ve introduced a bill alongside @repjahanahayes.bsky.social to provide funding for school districts to enhance or establish mentoring and induction programs for new educators. Let's break it down:
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 7(source)
Secretary Hegseth is blocking the promotions of senior military officers for no reason. These patriotic Americans have earned their promotions based on merit, and Hegseth is standing in the way.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 6(source)
On the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day, we honor the brave servicemembers who stormed the beaches of Normandy. Their legacy continues to live on, and we must never forget the sacrifices these heroes made in defense of our freedom and freedom around the world.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 5(source)
America's public lands—including the incredible Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—belong to all of us. But now the Trump-Vance Administration is auctioning it off to their Big Oil cronies that already have plenty of other areas to drill.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 5(source)
Today is Gun Violence Awareness Day. While I’m glad we’ve made progress by passing gun safety legislation, we must keep working to keep our communities safe and prevent needless tragedies. I’ll keep pushing for my Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act to become law.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 4(source)
This amendment was blocked. Instead of helping Americans grapple with sky-high housing costs, Republicans want to funnel billions of taxpayer dollars to immigration agencies—that are already funded at historic levels—to send more masked ICE agents to terrorize our communities.
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ICE and CBP already have enough money for the next three years. They don't need another $62 billion. So Democrats are forcing a vote on a legislation to reinvest that money in building over 2 million units of affordable housing.
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Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 4(source)
Today, the Senate is voting on Republicans’ attempt to ram through funding for ICE and CBP without critical reforms. My Democratic colleagues and I are forcing votes on amendments to tackle the affordability crisis and hold the Trump-Vance Administration accountable.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 4(source)
ICE and CBP already have enough money for the next three years. They don't need another $62 billion. So Democrats are forcing a vote on a legislation to reinvest that money in building over 2 million units of affordable housing.
Senator Tim Kaine
@kaine.senate.gov
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The Senate just started a “vote-a-rama”—meaning Senate Democrats will offer a long series of amendments to Republicans’ budget bill that would once again massively increase ICE and CBP spending without reforms we need to keep Americans safe.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 4(source)
Over the past four years, the Ukrainian people have fought heroically to defend their home against Russia’s unprovoked invasion. Now, Trump is letting Putin rake in billions of dollars to fuel his war of conquest. Here’s how:
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 4(source)
The Senate just started a “vote-a-rama”—meaning Senate Democrats will offer a long series of amendments to Republicans’ budget bill that would once again massively increase ICE and CBP spending without reforms we need to keep Americans safe.
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Voting History
851 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 )YESYES✓Motion Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Schiff Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Duckworth Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Hassan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Gallego Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Blumenthal Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Armed Services with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Kaine Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313 (b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2401)NONO✓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)YESYES✓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)YESYES✓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)NONO✓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)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Blunt Rochester Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2696)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Reed Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Lujan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Schumer Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair H.R. 1NONO✓Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)NONO✓Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-28H.R. 1 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2025-06-27S.J. Res. 59 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-26—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-40)
2025-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-06-24—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-06-23—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)NONO✓Motion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 54 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 53 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)

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