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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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
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Reposted bySenator Tim Kaine
Donald Trump has said it again and again and again. It’s the President’s job to avert a shutdown.
He needs to get us out of this preventable mess he created.
Reposted bySenator Tim Kaine
Trump promised his tariffs would help Americans. Instead, the obvious happened, and now you're paying the price. www.cnn.com/2025/08/24/e...
Seven years ago today, the Saudi Crown Prince directed the murder of VA resident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
As we honor Jamal's memory, we are reminded that we must protect reporters around the world as they uncover the truth, inform the public, and promote accountability.
Trump can’t even keep his own government open and pay American workers, but he’s putting $20 billion of American taxpayers’ dollars at risk to bail out Argentina—after Argentina took action to undercut American farmers. Let’s focus, Mr. President!
If we don’t find a way to reopen the government AND fix Republicans’ health care mess, marketplace premiums will more than double. We need to come together to prevent that.
Republicans' health care mess will cost lives, jack up costs, and force rural clinics to close—clinics rural communities need to attract economic development projects.
Virginia's health and economy depend on a bipartisan path to reopen the government and fix those problems.
A year ago, I traveled to Damascus to meet with local leaders and learn how I could best help provide the resources needed to recover. While I know there’s still more work ahead, I'm amazed by SWVA’s resilience.
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I’m wishing a safe and meaningful fast to those observing Yom Kippur across Virginia and the world. G'mar Chatima Tova.
It's day one of Trump and Republicans’ government shutdown. I know these are difficult times, but I’m working to find a solution for Virginians. Here’s what’s happening:
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A lot of folks have a lot of questions about what a government shutdown means. Here are some answers:
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You know what they say about broken clocks. Trump and I may not agree on a lot, but he was right in this video—if there is a government shutdown, I think it would be a tremendously negative mark on the president.
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My statement on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump’s meeting with military officers at Quantico:
I spoke with leaders from across VA working at community pharmacies, health care centers, and community-based organizations. We talked about how this Administration's funding cuts and health conspiracies are eroding trust in science and threatening the health of Virginians.
Trump claimed his ridiculous tariffs would help American businesses. That was a lie. Trump’s tariffs are strangling small businesses and many won’t survive. I’m going to keep forcing votes to undo Trump’s tariff chaos.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/b...
Like a lot of folks, I love starting my morning off with a cup of joe. But this National Coffee Day, I’m fired up that Trump’s personal grievances mean Americans are paying 20.9% more for their coffee than last year. No one wants that. I’m challenging Trump’s chaos.
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FEMA provides critical support to states during a disaster. Virginians saw that last year during Hurricane Helene. But, because Trump gutted FEMA, communities struck by recent disasters aren’t getting desperately needed aid. Ordinary people are paying the price for this Administration’s decisions.
SWVA's resilience after Hurricane Helene is a powerful example of what’s possible through community collaboration. We have more to do, but it was great to join folks in Damascus at Hope Floats Day this weekend to recognize the progress we’ve made so far to rebuild.
Assessments about threats to our national security should be based on facts, not conspiracy theories or whatever is most politically convenient to the Trump Administration.
Axing this report will make Americans less safe.
Had a great tour of the EO Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub in Abingdon on Friday. I was impressed with EO’s innovative work, especially by how they partner with companies to help people enter the workforce and keep parents in the workforce by providing child care.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-44) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-41) |
| 2025-06-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43) |
| 2025-06-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-41) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-43) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-43) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-43) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (57-38) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (48-46) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (72-26) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (59-36) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-37) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-06-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (49-46) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-45) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-05-22 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-44) |
| 2025-05-21 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Point of Order S.J.Res. 55 | NO | NO | ✓ | Point of Order Sustained (51-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Point of Order S.J.Res. 55 | NO | NO | ✓ | Point of Order Sustained (51-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Motion to Adjourn S.J.Res. 55 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Adjourn Rejected (46-51) |
| 2025-05-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Recess for Ten Minutes) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (45-52) |
| 2025-05-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Recess for Fifteen Minutes) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (46-51) |
| 2025-05-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Recess for Thirty Minutes) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (46-51) |
| 2025-05-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Recess for 60 Minutes) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (45-51) |
| 2025-05-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Recess for Ninety Minutes) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (46-51) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Table Failed (46-52) |
| 2025-05-21 | S.J. Res. 55 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-05-21 | S. 1582 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (69-31) |
| 2025-05-19 | S. 1582 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (66-32, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-05-19 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2025-05-19 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-05-15 | S. Res. 195 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.Res. 195 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (45-50) |
| 2025-05-15 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43) |
| 2025-05-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
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.