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At a Glance
Seat
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 — 783
Yes37%
No61%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align90%
Cross-party10%
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U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
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Tim Kaine
U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia
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Tim's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 74 sponsored · 333 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Today, at the start of Disability Pride Month, I’m fighting tooth and nail to protect services—like Medicaid—that millions of Americans with disabilities rely on as the GOP attempts to gut these services in their budget bill. I’m proud to stand with Virginia’s disabled community.
Update: Republicans just voted down my amendment to protect veterans from mass firings. This is a slap in the face to all who have dutifully served their nation.
Our veterans have sacrificed so much to keep us safe. How has Trump thanked them? By carrying out mass firings that disproportionately hurt veterans. The Senate is voting on my amendment to the Republican megabill to crack down on those terminations.
Our veterans have sacrificed so much to keep us safe. How has Trump thanked them? By carrying out mass firings that disproportionately hurt veterans. The Senate is voting on my amendment to the Republican megabill to crack down on those terminations.
Food assistance for vulnerable families or massive tax cuts for billionaires? That's an easy choice. I'm voting with my Senate Democratic colleagues to stop the Republican megabill from ripping food off of Americans' tables.
The Republican megabill is so bad for rural hospitals that some of them may be forced to close their doors if it passes. I'm voting yes on an amendment to save them.
I just voted yes on an amendment that basically says if health care costs go up because of Trump and congressional Republicans' megabill, then the bill's billionaire tax cuts immediately vanish. We ought to prioritize health care over tax cuts for billionaires.
I voted no on Republicans' attempt to use bogus math to hide the cost of their "Big, Ugly Bill." The truth is that their bill will increase the deficit by more than $3 trillion. But they don't want to admit that to the American public.
My statement on tonight’s vote on my war powers resolution to require any U.S. participation in offensive hostilities against Iran to be explicitly authorized by Congress:
My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on reporting that President Jim Ryan was pressured to resign from the University of Virginia by the Trump Administration:
"Virginia’s economy and prosperity depend on the strength and integrity of our higher education system. It is outrageous that officials in the Trump Department of Justice demanded the Commonwealth’s globally recognized university remove President Ryan—a strong leader who has served UVA honorably and moved the university forward—over ridiculous ‘culture war’ traps. Decisions about UVA’s leadership belong solely to its Board of Visitors, in keeping with Virginia’s well-established and respected system of higher education governance. This is a mistake that hurts Virginia’s future."
News for Donald Trump: Sending our troops into harm’s way is not a joke. President Trump alone cannot send the U.S. into war. For the sake of our servicemembers and their families, Congress must hold a serious debate before entering another endless war. youtu.be/zspTn9Vnq9g
Ten years ago, SCOTUS legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in Obergefell v. Hodges. Since then, thousands of LGBTQ+ couples have celebrated their love at the wedding altar. As Trump and MAGA try to roll back their rights, I’ll keep fighting for these hard-won freedoms.
Rainbow on a black background with white text reading "marriage equality."
The GOP budget bill would rip critical funding away from public schools and hurt our students—especially the approximately 7.5 million students with disabilities. We must work to strengthen our public schools rather than divert funds to a system that benefits a select few.
Three years ago today, the Supreme Court handed down the Dobbs decision, which has resulted in women dying after being denied reproductive care. I’m committed to restoring Americans’ freedom to make their own health care decisions.
Last week, I argued we shouldn’t send America’s sons and daughters into war with Iran without Congress debating and voting on it, as required by the Constitution. As the situation in the Middle East changes by the minute, it’s crucial Congress doesn’t shirk its responsibilities.
Happy World Music Day! Music has played an instrumental role in my life, connected me to countless people, and I’m overjoyed by any opportunity to share with Virginians my passion for playing the harmonica.
Yesterday, I joined the NAACP Loudoun Branch’s annual Juneteenth March in Leesburg. It was a powerful reminder that while we’ve made a lot of progress, we must continue to work together to fight for true freedom and equality.
Senator Kaine marches with a crowd of people holding a banner reading " NAACP LOUDOUN COUNTY."
Senator Kaine embraces an event attendee.
Senator Kaine poses for a photo with two event attendees.
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Voting History
783 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
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Schumer Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair H.R. 1NONODecision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)NONODecision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-28H.R. 1 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2025-06-27S.J. Res. 59 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-40)
2025-06-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-06-24Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-06-23End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)NONOMotion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 54 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 53 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-41)
2025-06-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-06-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-41)
2025-06-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-06-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-43)
2025-06-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-04Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (57-38)
2025-06-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (48-46)
2025-06-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-04End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-06-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-03Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (72-26)
2025-06-03End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-06-03Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (59-36)
2025-06-03End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (59-37)

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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