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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 — 789
Yes37%
No62%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align90%
Cross-party10%
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Tim Kaine
U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia
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Tim's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 74 sponsored · 335 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJul 15(source)
Folks are locked out of the workforce by a lack of affordable child care. Child care workers are pushed out of their field by low wages. My bill with @bobbyscott.house.gov and @murray.senate.gov ‬ would cap child care costs at 7% of families' incomes and support child care workers. Let's pass it.
Senator Kaine speaking behind sign that says "Child Care for Working Families."
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJul 15(source)
I’m horrified SCOTUS is allowing Trump to gut the Department of Education. This will hurt every student, weaken access to civil rights protections, and stunt our competitiveness for decades to come. We should invest more in future generations, not less. This is shameful.
The New York Times
@nytimes.com
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The Supreme Court agreed to allow the Trump administration to proceed with dismantling the Education Department by firing thousands of workers. trib.al/RDmgOEa
A wide view of the U.S. Capitol building in the background along with the Education Department headquarters in the foreground on a sunny morning. A headline reads: “Supreme Court Clears Way for Dismantling of Education Department.” Photo credit: Eric Lee/The New York Times.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJul 14(source)
In Vinton, I met with local officials, parents, and the leadership of the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia. The club is critical to supporting students and families, but the Trump Administration has paused federal funding they rely on and must release these funds ASAP.
Senator Kaine speaks with with two individuals in a gym.
Senator Kaine shakes hands with a woman.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJul 14(source)
Big news: this year’s defense bill passed out of committee with provisions I secured to strengthen our national security, support VA’s military installations, invest in shipbuilding, and improve quality of life for servicemembers and their families. Next stop: the Senate floor.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJul 13(source)
It's a difficult time for UVA and those who care about our schools. I had an important discussion with UVA students, faculty and staff on Friday to talk about President Trump's attacks on our universities and will keep doing everything I can to stand up for Virginia’s schools.
Senator Kaine delivers remarks to a group of UVA students.
Senator Kaine poses with a group of UVA students.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJul 10(source)
Great start to the day! @markwarner.bsky.social and I were glad to celebrate the achievements of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts from VA, many of whom have earned the Gold Award or the rank of Eagle Scout, in D.C. As a former Boy Scout, I had a great time speaking with these future leaders.
Senators Kaine and Warner pose with two scouts and their family.
Senator Kaine shakes hands with a scout.
Senator Kaine delivers remarks at a podium.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJul 10(source)
My statement after President Trump pledged a 50 percent tariff on goods from Brazil in response to steps the country is taking to hold its former president accountable for attempting a coup:
"The last thing Americans want is another trade war that will raise prices and throw businesses into uncertainty—and for what? To punish Brazil for taking steps to hold President Trump’s disgraced friend accountable for trying to overthrow its government? Trump is so sensitive about his own attempted coup on January 6 that he’s willing to put deranged political grievances and his own interests over what’s best for our economy. As multiple courts have ruled, most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal and an abuse of executive authorities. Using tariffs to interfere with foreign judicial proceedings takes abuse of power to a whole new level. I will use all available means to block these latest job-killing tariffs, which are nothing more than a tax on American consumers."
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJul 10(source)
Virginia’s institutions of higher learning must remain places of academic freedom, critical thinking and open dialogue. The last thing we need is a deeply unpopular administration undermining one of the key factors in our success. My latest w/ @markwarner.bsky.social for @richmond.com:
Reposted bySenator Tim Kaine
Washington Post Opinions@postopinions.bsky.socialJul 8(source)
"If Congress doesn’t act, the Social Security Trust Fund will be insolvent as soon as 2033, and millions of Americans who have been paying into the program will see a significant portion of their promised benefits cut." The latest from Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Tim Kaine (@kaine.senate.gov):
Opinion | Our bipartisan plan could rescue Social Security
A separate trust fund could invest in private business rather than government bonds.
Reposted bySenator Tim Kaine
Tina Smith@smith.senate.govJul 9(source)
Equal protection under law. The right to due process. The promise that everyone born on American soil is treated as a citizen. The 14th Amendment is clear: Trump is not a king. He can’t re-write it – no matter how hard he may try.
Senator Tim Kaine
@kaine.senate.gov
Open post ↗
157 years ago, the 14th Amendment was ratified—guaranteeing equal protection and due process under law and birthright citizenship. I’ll continue to stand up against Trump Administration’s illegal attempts to unilaterally end birthright citizenship and roll back civil rights.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJul 9(source)
157 years ago, the 14th Amendment was ratified—guaranteeing equal protection and due process under law and birthright citizenship. I’ll continue to stand up against Trump Administration’s illegal attempts to unilaterally end birthright citizenship and roll back civil rights.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJul 7(source)
My heart is with all those impacted by the devastating flash floods in Texas. I’m grateful to the first responders for their tireless rescue efforts, and will always do everything I can to ensure our federal agencies tasked with disaster response have the resources they need.
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Voting History
789 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
2025-10-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-01—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-01H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-01S. 2882 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-30H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Defeated (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-30S. 2882 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Defeated (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-29S. 2806 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (37-61, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-09-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
2025-09-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (47-43)
2025-09-19—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-45)
2025-09-19H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Defeated (44-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-19S. 2882 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Defeated (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-09-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-09-17—Decision of the Chair PN12-19 and PN25-28 and PN12-45 and PN22-1 and PN22-2 and PN22-5 and PN22-27 and PN22-20 and PN22-21 and PN26-8 and PN26-34 and PN26-35 and PN55-41 and PN22-4 and PN22-8 and PN22-19 and PN26-1 and PN22-23 and PN25-40 and PN26-7 and PN26-19 and PN26-31 and PN60-3 and PN26-44 and PN25-2 and PN55-16 and PN60-9 and PN60-10 and PN129-8 and PN26-45 and PN141-37 and PN141-7 and PN141-28 and PN12-22 and PN25-21 and PN22-3 and PN26-22 and PN13-5 and PN22-24 and PN25-33 and PN141-18 and PN150-5 and PN345-16 and PN55-42 and PN54-6 and PN54-7 and PN55-45 and PN55-25YESYES✓Decision of Chair Not Sustained (47-52)
2025-09-17—Motion to Reconsider PN55-25 and PN55-45 and PN54-7 and PN54-6 and PN55-42 and PN345-16 and PN150-5 and PN141-18 and PN25-33 and PN22-24 and PN13-5 and PN26-22 and PN22-3 and PN25-21 and PN12-22 and PN141-28 and PN141-7 and PN141-37 and PN26-45 and PN129-8 and PN60-10 and PN60-9 and PN55-16 and PN25-2 and PN26-44 and PN60-3 and PN26-31 and PN26-19 and PN26-7 and PN25-40 and PN22-23 and PN26-1 and PN22-19 and PN22-8 and PN22-4 and PN55-41 and PN26-35 and PN26-34 and PN26-8 and PN22-21 and PN22-20 and PN22-27 and PN22-5 and PN22-2 and PN22-1 and PN12-45 and PN12-19 and PN25-28NONO✓Motion to Reconsider Agreed to (51-47)
2025-09-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-16S. Con. Res. 22 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (36-62)
2025-09-16S.J. Res. 60 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2025-09-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-47)
2025-09-15—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2025-09-15S. Res. 377 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Resolution Agreed to (51-44)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Res. 377YESYES✓Decision of Chair Not Sustained (45-53)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377NONO✓Motion to Reconsider Agreed to (52-45)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-10S. 2296 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-49)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-09-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-09-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-09-08—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-43)
2025-09-04S. 2296 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (83-13)
2025-09-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-02S. 2296 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-14, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (71-23)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeYES——Nomination Confirmed (72-22)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-35)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-42)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeYESYES✓Nomination Confirmed (78-17)
2025-08-02—End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-19)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓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.

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