While federal workers are struggling with delayed paychecks, Trump is showing he clearly doesn’t take the shutdown seriously—he’s too busy complaining about a photo that he doesn’t like of himself in a magazine. Americans want a leader who leads.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Virginia
Tim Kaine
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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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20 recent posts · 83 sponsored · 355 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Gutting the Department of Education office that oversees special education programs and funding is just cruel. Trump should be focused on reaching a bipartisan deal to reopen the government—not hurting the 7.5 million children with disabilities across the nation.
If we don’t keep premiums down, Americans will suffer because of unaffordable treatments. But it's not too late. My GOP colleagues can still vote to save them.
Instead of helping the millions of Americans struggling to afford basic necessities or negotiating a deal to end the government shutdown, Trump is giving his friend in Argentina a $20 billion bailout. Unbelievable.
I was glad to celebrate Central Virginia Health Services' new 3D Mammography Unit yesterday. Breast cancer is a leading cause of death for women in VA, making investments like this one critically important. I'll keep working to protect and strengthen access to the care needed to save lives.
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. But for many small business owners, the Affordable Care Act is the only way they can afford care for themselves and their families. Republican attempts to weaken the ACA will hurt our economy and our competitiveness.
Trump is acting like this government shutdown is a joke. He needs to get serious and come to the negotiating table.
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In solidarity with America’s federal workers, I will not accept pay during this shutdown. I’ve been, and remain, ready to work in a bipartisan way to reopen the government and fix Republicans’ health care mess. It’s time for Republicans to meet us at the table.
I remain committed to finding a bipartisan solution to fund the government and protect American health care. Whenever Republicans are ready to stop pointing fingers and start working, I’m ready.
I joined @npr.org yesterday to discuss how Trump really began his government shutdown the day he was inaugurated, and what I’m hearing from Virginians about the need to prevent health care costs from rising.
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Good job Coast Guard. Interdiction takes drugs off the streets and gives us evidence to go after kingpins. That should be the strategy in the Caribbean rather than illegally bombing boats that may or may not contain drugs.
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An informative day yesterday at William & Mary touring the Bray School to underscore the need to preserve all our history in Virginia, and meeting with very impressive student researchers. I'll always work to secure the resources needed to shape future generations.
Trump talks a lot of game about his ability to make a deal, but when it’s time to put those words into action, he falls flat on his face. It’s been two weeks since the government shutdown, and he still has yet to negotiate a bipartisan solution.
When people can’t afford desperately needed health care, they suffer. That’s why this fight is so serious. It’s a matter of life and death.
Republicans have majorities in the White House, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. They run this government. This is their shutdown.
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the contributions of indigenous peoples and acknowledge the history of this land. I'm proud of my work with Tribal leaders to help six tribes in VA receive federal recognition. I'll continue working to support indigenous communities.
Happy 250th birthday, U.S. Navy! Today, we celebrate the bravery, sacrifice, and service of our Sailors protecting our nation and our freedom. As the Senate Seapower Subcommittee Ranking Member, I’ll keep working to support our Sailors and their families.
Happy National Farmer’s Day! In Virginia and across the U.S., farmers are critical to putting food on our tables and bolstering our economy, but Trump’s tariff policy is harming our farms, and not all will survive. I will continue to fight these tariffs and protect our farmers.
My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on the Trump Administration’s announcement of “substantial” layoffs of federal workers:
A 60-year-old couple in Virginia with an income between $63,450 and $105,750 could see their monthly premiums increase by as much as $1,076 per month if Republicans don’t come to the table to negotiate a deal to reopen the government AND fix their health care mess.
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Voting History851 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
851 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-26 | 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) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (74-25) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25) |
| 2025-03-24 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (60-31) |
| 2025-03-24 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (62-30) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (54-46) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (27-73) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | S. 331 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (84-16) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (59-40) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-39) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-45) |
| 2025-03-13 | S. 331 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (56-43) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-46) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-46) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (78-19) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-03-10 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (67-32) |
| 2025-03-06 | S. 331 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-06 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-30) |
| 2025-03-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-03-06 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43) |
| 2025-03-05 | S.J. Res. 28 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-47) |
| 2025-03-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-03-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-03-04 | S.J. Res. 28 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2025-03-04 | S.J. Res. 3 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (70-27) |
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.