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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.

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 · 355 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

The Department of Education is threatening to withhold over $300 million in federal funding from NOVA schools—a move that's contrary to the interests of students and educators—all for political retribution. @markwarner.bsky.social and I are demanding that Trump release this funding.
Long-term unemployment—when someone is unemployed for six months or more—is nearly DOUBLE what it was only two years ago. Between this news, rising overall unemployment, weak job growth, and soaring inflation, it’s clear that Trump’s economic policies are failing Americans.
Screenshot of a Washington Post article with the headline: Long-term unemployment at post-pandemic high, straining workers and economy.
Congratulations to The Pitt's Noah Wyle for his Emmy win! I met Noah earlier this year to discuss his advocacy for frontline health care workers’ mental well-being and the need to reauthorize my bill to prevent suicide and burnout among our healers.
Coming to you from the Capitol this AM, where “The Pitt” star Noah Wyle is here talking to lawmakers (including @kaine.senate.gov) about funding for programs aimed at improving mental health services for health care workers.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This month and always, we celebrate the voices, stories, and rich contributions of Hispanic communities across Virginia and our country.
Red text on a yellow background with colorful borders reading: ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Today marks four years since the formation of the Australia-U.K.-U.S. partnership. I'm proud to have led the passage of the landmark legislation that formalized AUKUS, which will help ensure a free Indo-Pacific and boost Virginia's shipbuilding industry and economy. I'll keep working to support it.
Trump lied when he said he would protect Social Security, and now—when Americans are already struggling to cover everyday costs—he’s working overtime to undermine access to benefits. So I introduced legislation to stop him and protect the services Americans depend on.
Happy National Virginia Day! I’m lucky to serve the Commonwealth and call this beautiful place home. Today, we celebrate everyone and everything that makes Virginia extraordinary, from our vibrant communities to our incredible natural landscapes.
I'm pressing Trump for answers about the summary killing of 11 people on a boat in the Caribbean by the U.S. military. It's critical to our security and the safety of our servicemembers that we get information about what happened and why, and who exactly was killed.
My statement on Senate Republicans’ move to destroy decades of precedent by breaking the Senate’s long-standing rules to rush presidential nominees through the Senate without debate or individual votes:
“Senate Republicans are blowing up decades of precedent about how nominations are considered for one reason: they want to hide from the American public how bad Donald Trump’s nominees really are by burying them in long lists and rushing them through the Senate. We’ve already seen how dangerous Trump nominees are—look at RFK Jr. and the havoc that he’s wreaking on public health, including by firing vaccine experts we need to keep Americans safe from preventable diseases. Trump and congressional Republicans want to put a whole lot more unqualified people in high-level positions, but they know that they'll pay a price if the public really gets to look at those nominations. This is a shameful anti-transparency tactic and our communities will suffer because of it.”
I’m relieved that the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination is in custody and thank the law enforcement officers who have been working tirelessly to investigate the shooting.
My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social, @bobbyscott.house.gov, @beyer.house.gov, @mcclellan.house.gov, @repvindman.bsky.social, @repsuhas.bsky.social, and Representative Walkinshaw condemning political violence:
“The rise in political violence—which has inflicted tragedy upon the families of Republican activist Charlie Kirk and Minnesota’s House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband Mark, and many other Americans on both sides of the aisle—is disturbing and unacceptable. We are unified in our condemnation of these attacks. It is critical to the safety of all Americans and the health of our democracy that we are able to approach our political differences with respect and without resorting to violence.”
My statement with Senator Young applauding the House passage of legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq, to formally end the Iraq wars:
"The Founding Fathers knew that decisions as important as whether or not to send servicemembers into harm’s way should require careful deliberation and consensus. But for decades, Congress has ceded this constitutional responsibility. The 1991 and 2002 AUMFs are no longer necessary, and leaving them on the books carries risk of potential misuse. The House’s overwhelming support for repealing these AUMFs is a critical step forward in reasserting Congress’ role in decisions of war and peace, and keeping U.S. servicemembers safe. Since the Senate has previously voted to repeal these AUMFs with a strong bipartisan majority, we will do all we can to ensure that this provision is included in the version of the bill that goes to the President’s desk."
I’m calling out the Trump Administration’s support—at the expense of U.S. national security interests—for Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s latest power grab: eliminating presidential term limits. The U.S. can't afford to be complicit in the collapse of El Salvador’s democracy.
Page one of the letter.
Page two of the letter.
Page three of the letter.
Page four of the letter.
This World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder to reach out to loved ones, prioritize your wellbeing, and remember it’s okay to ask for help. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 any time to access free and confidential support.
Following the brave advocacy of Epstein’s survivors, the Epstein files are starting to come out. What’s in them is shocking. ALL the files need to be released. The American people deserve answers.
Grocery prices are up. Rent is too expensive. Now, Trump is making it harder for borrowers to pay off their student loans. Americans can’t afford Trump’s disastrous economic policies.
Politico headline reading: 460k student loan borrowers to be denied repayment plan.
The swift delivery of aid is a crucial part of helping hard-hit communities recover from disasters—I saw this firsthand when traveling in SWVA after Hurricane Helene. Trump forcing survivors to wait in limbo for help is a failure of leadership.
President Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid than prior U.S. presidents of either party, an AP analysis finds.
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Voting History
851 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Motion to Discharge H.R. 4NONOMotion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-07-15End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-15End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (69-30)
2025-07-14End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-28)
2025-07-14Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (46-42)
2025-07-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-07-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-07-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-45)
2025-07-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-07-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-07-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-07-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-07-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-07-08End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (47-42)
2025-07-08End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (47-41)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Bennet Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (45-55)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Agreed to (99-1)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (21-79)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2775)NONOMotion Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-01Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(f) of the CBA Re: Collins Amdt. No. 2812)NONOMotion Rejected (22-78, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Waive Section 425(a)(2) of the CBA re: H.R. 1)NONOMotion Agreed to (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Padilla Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)

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