I was proud to work across the aisle in 2019 to pass legislation that President Trump himself signed to guarantee backpay to federal workers in the event of a shutdown. If OMB chooses thuggish intimidation tactics over following the law, it better prepare to face the American people in court.
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.
A deal has got to be a deal. If Republicans want my vote to reopen the government, I need an assurance from the White House that they won't turn around and rip up a bipartisan spending agreement after it's signed into law.
My statement on the two-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack:
Today, I spoke with dedicated former federal workers about how the Trump Administration's horrific workforce cuts cost them the jobs they loved, and how that's hurt their families. I’ll keep working to protect the federal workforce, fight illegal firings, and end the shutdown.
Undocumented people are not eligible to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid. Republicans are pushing this lie to distract Americans from the fact that they refuse to vote to keep marketplace health care premiums from skyrocketing. Don't fall for it.
If Congress does nothing, Virginians' marketplace premiums could go up by $1,000 or more per month next year. I'm ready to negotiate a path forward to prevent that and reopen the government.
I hope this will be the week that Republicans come to the table and negotiate a deal to reopen the government and prevent Americans' health care premiums from more than doubling. Americans want lower costs, so let’s get it done.
I was heartbroken to hear Candi Mundon King’s young daughter, Candis, tragically passed away last weekend following her battle with sickle cell disease. Candi, her family, and all who knew and loved Candis are in my prayers during this painful time.
Reposted bySenator Tim Kaine
I spoke with Virginians about how the Republican plan to allow health insurance costs to skyrocket—which would force millions of Americans to lose insurance—would be devastating for families like theirs. I’ll keep fighting every day to find a solution.
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Virginians want prices to come down, not go up. I'm going to keep fighting for a deal that prevents marketplace health care premiums from going up by more than double.
Imagine you're a rural community working to attract investments and jobs from a company, when your health care clinic closes because of Republicans' 'Big, Ugly Bill.' Now, your neighbors need to travel many miles for care and your pitch to that company just got a lot harder.
For months, Trump has been ripping up bipartisan spending agreements—halting critical economic development investments and threatening education funds in Virginia. All need to agree that a deal is a deal and all must honor it. No more mass federal worker firings or withheld funds.
Democrats offered a plan to avoid this shutdown and keep millions of Americans’ health care premiums from more than doubling. Republicans blocked it.
I spoke with Virginians about how the Republican plan to allow health insurance costs to skyrocket—which would force millions of Americans to lose insurance—would be devastating for families like theirs. I’ll keep fighting every day to find a solution.
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Everywhere I go in Virginia, I hear from constituents who want prices to come down. Affordability is a bipartisan concern—so why can’t we all come to the table and hammer out a deal to prevent health care premiums from more than doubling? Let’s get it done.
During the last Trump shutdown, I secured guaranteed back pay for federal employees during shutdowns. But paychecks can still be delayed, so I introduced a bill to not penalize workers who have to take loans or withdrawals from retirement accounts if the shutdown is prolonged.
Reposted bySenator Tim Kaine
These are the lowest cost insurance options for a 62 year old Georgian making $65k.
2025: $228
2026: $1142
She will lose $704/month in credits because of GOP cuts to health care.
This is a crisis. We cannot wait to fix this.
My statement ahead of an expected Senate vote on a block of 107 nominees that includes Bill White, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Ambassador to Belgium:
Reality check: Under federal law, undocumented people are not eligible to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid. Let’s stay focused on the truth and work together on a deal to reopen the government and prevent Americans’ health care costs from skyrocketing.
Reposted bySenator Tim Kaine
Republicans will bend over backwards to pass tax breaks for billionaires. But stopping your premiums from doubling? They would rather shut down government than do that. And that's exactly what they are doing.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-09-02 | S. 2296 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-14, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (71-23) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | — | — | Nomination Confirmed (72-22) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-35) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-42) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (78-17) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-19) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (81-15) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (21-75) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (15-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (14-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (45-50) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (42-53) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (44-51) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (59-39) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 34 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 41 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
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.