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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 — 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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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 12(source)

It was a great morning meeting with young people from Virginia who have accepted appointments to the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine Academies. Their commitment to serving our country is inspiring, and I know they will go on to do great things.

Senator Warner (L) and Senator Kaine (R) pose for a photo with Virginians.

Senator Kaine shakes hands with a Virginian.

Senator Warner (L) and Senator Kaine (R) pose with a Virginian.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 12(source)

I’m disappointed the GOP voted against my legislation to block certain arm sales to Qatar and the UAE after the Trump family extracted billions of dollars in corrupt gifts and deals from them. We deserve a president who will prioritize the American people, not his pocketbook.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 12(source)

Happy Loving Day! 58 years ago today, Mildred and Richard Loving—a couple from Virginia—won a historic legal battle in the Supreme Court to end state bans on interracial marriage. Today, we celebrate their bravery and love as we continue our work to end discrimination and racism.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 11(source)

My statement on FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino’s proposal to move the FBI National Academy from Quantico, Virginia to Huntsville, Alabama:

"Relocating the FBI Academy from Quantico to Huntsville makes no sense and is not an efficient use of taxpayer dollars. This is part of a larger effort by the Administration to dramatically politicize, reduce, and relocate the federal workforce. If Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino want to move the FBI Academy, then they will have to explain to Congress and the American public why this is needed and how much it will cost."

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 11(source)

My statement on the Department of Defense launching a review of the Australia-U.K.-U.S. (AUKUS) submarine deal.

“The Australia-U.K.-U.S. agreement, which I’ve been a strong supporter of, is critical to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. If this Administration is serious about countering the threat from China—like it has said as recently as this morning—then it will work expeditiously with our partners in Australia and the U.K. to strengthen this agreement and ensure we are taking steps to further boost our submarine industrial base. Anything less would play directly into China’s hand.”

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 11(source)

The Constitution grants equal power to the president and Congress. Trump doesn't like that, and is declaring emergencies left and right to make an end run around Congress. It's past time for the Senate to take back our authority—and I'm going to keep forcing votes to do that.

The Associated Press

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An analysis by the Associated Press shows that 30 of President Donald Trump’s 150 executive orders invoke some kind of emergency power or authority, a rate that far outpaces his recent predecessors.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 10(source)

In an appalling overreach of power, Trump has sent in military force—over the objections of state and local leaders—to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests. Here’s how this is a nearly unprecedented escalation:

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 10(source)

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social highlighting a new report that estimates 302,608 Virginians will lose their health insurance if President Trump and Republicans’ tax plan is enacted:

“This new report estimates that the Trump tax plan would cause over 302,000 Virginians, including low-income children and people with disabilities, to lose their health insurance—all to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. That’s over 302,000 Virginians who will be forced to forgo a trip to the doctor’s office or get the critical medication they need. These cuts will have long-term, negative consequences for the health and wellbeing of our communities and our already overburdened health care system. We are committed to doing everything we can to stop this bill that will do real harm to communities across Virginia and the country.”

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 10(source)

I visited Naval Weapons Station Yorktown to see the new barracks. I last saw them when they were under construction, so it was great to see how they're improving quality of life for servicemembers now that they're open. I'll keep working to boost military housing.

Senator Kaine sits at at a table sharing a meal with servicemembers.

Senator Kaine engages in discussion with a servicemember.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 10(source)

62 years ago today, JFK signed the Equal Pay Act into law. Yet in 2023, women in VA were still being paid about 79 cents for every dollar a man made for doing the same job. That's not fair, which is why I’ll keep pushing to turn the Paycheck Fairness Act into law to ensure fair pay.

President Kennedy, surrounded by smiling women, signs the Equal Pay Act into law.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 9(source)

It's simple: states with stronger gun safety laws are safer for children. If the Supreme Court won’t protect kids, then Congress must, starting by passing my Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act—commonsense steps already adopted by VA to better protect our communities.

The New York Times

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Breaking News: More children were killed by guns in states that loosened laws after the Supreme Court limited the ability to restrict ownership, a study found.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 9(source)

My statement on President Donald Trump’s activation of 2,000 National Guard troops in California, over the objections of California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, in response to immigration protests:

"Trump is trying to escalate violence with this move. I strongly condemn violence on American streets of any kind, whether it be from demonstrators or law enforcement. As a former Mayor and Governor, I know that local and state law enforcement can handle this. California officials have NOT asked for help from the National Guard. Deploying them unasked, with publicity hound Hegseth saying that he’s ready to send in Marines, is an attention-grabbing stunt to take people’s minds off Trump’s reckless destruction of the US economy and widespread corruption and incompetence."

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 8(source)

Earlier this week, I had the honor of talking with Virginians who would be hurt by the planned GOP cuts to nutrition assistance. Heartbreakingly, their stories are not uncommon—millions more, including children, would be hurt across the country. I’m fighting against that.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 7(source)

It’s National Trails Day. As a lover of hiking and the outdoors, I’m concerned by the recent cuts to the National Park Service–threatening the long-term maintenance of our parks and trails. I’ll keep doing all I can to protect our natural treasures and the economies that rely on them.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 6(source)

Maternity care costs can make existing health disparities even worse. My bipartisan bill would change that by making childbirth, including prenatal and postpartum care, more accessible. Let’s get it done and keep working together to make health care more affordable.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 6(source)

It’s Gun Violence Awareness Day. While I’m grateful to have helped pass crucial gun safety legislation into law, my heart is heavy when I think of those who have suffered due to gun violence. We need to keep seeking bipartisan solutions to make our communities more safe.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 6(source)

On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, we remember and honor the brave servicemembers who stormed the beaches of Normandy to protect not only our nation—but the world—from tyranny. We must never forget these individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 6(source)

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social slamming the House GOP’s effort to help Trump ignore court orders:

"The reason district courts are blocking many of President Trump’s actions is because these actions are illegal. Presidents are not kings, no American is above the law, and House Republicans’ attack on checks and balances through this obscure provision hidden in their partisan tax bill is irresponsible and cowardly. Now it’s up to our Republican counterparts here in the Senate to figure out two things – first, how the heck this provision is even relevant to a tax bill; and second, whether they have the courage and the respect for the U.S. Constitution to vote this down."

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 6(source)

Eid Mubarak! Wishing a blessed and peaceful Eid al-Adha to the Muslim community in Virginia and across the nation!

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govJun 5(source)

Trump’s idiotic tariffs are projected to slow GDP growth in America and around the world. I’m continuing to do all I can to keep him from driving our economy into a ditch.

Screenshot of a Washington Post article with the headline: "Trump tariffs expected to dampen global economic growth, OECD says"

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Sponsored Bills(83)

S. 4889 (119th)
A bill to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and…
S. 4899 (119th)
A bill to require the Secretary of State to establish the Initiative on Foreign Investment S…
S. 4900 (119th)
A bill to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.
S. 4809 (119th)
A bill to require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy for supporting free and fair …
S. 4790 (119th)
A bill to establish, at the Department of State, the Esther Coopersmith Award in recognition…

Cosponsored Bills(355)

S. Res. 789 (119th)
A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Joined: 2026-06-24
S. 4933 (119th)
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for …
Joined: 2026-06-24
S. 4894 (119th)
A bill to establish a pilot program on safety and qualification of printable energetic feeds…
Joined: 2026-06-24
S. 4919 (119th)
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 to…
Joined: 2026-06-24
S. 4929 (119th)
A bill to require continued participation by the United States in the World Health Organizat…
Joined: 2026-06-24

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Voting History

851 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 )	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Schiff Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Duckworth Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Hassan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Gallego Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Blumenthal Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Armed Services with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Kaine Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313 (b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2401)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 2771)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 2446)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 2705)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2414)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Blunt Rochester Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2696)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Reed Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Lujan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Motion (Schumer Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Decision of the Chair H.R. 1	NO	NO	✓	Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-30	H.R. 1 (119th)	Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)	NO	NO	✓	Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-28	H.R. 1 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2025-06-27	S.J. Res. 59 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-40)
2025-06-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-06-24	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-06-23	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17	S. 1582 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12	S. 1582 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12	S. 1582 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12	S. 1582 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11	S.J. Res. 54 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11	S.J. Res. 53 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11	S. 1582 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)

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