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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 — 788

Yes37%

No61%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align90%

Cross-party10%

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Tim Kaine

U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia

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20 recent posts · 74 sponsored · 333 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

This National Military Appreciation Month, I hope you'll join me in recognizing our servicemembers and the sacrifices they make to defend us. I’ll always work to support them and their families, including by pushing for better housing and health care in the annual defense bill.

Senator Kaine greets and shakes hands with servicemembers.

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

Virginians are telling me they want lower prices. They aren't telling me they want to do airstrikes in Mexico or invade a NATO ally. If Trump orders unauthorized military action in Mexico or Greenland, I will immediately file legislation to force a vote to stop it.

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

Today, I spoke with The Business Council of Canada and Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on the importance of the US-Canada relationship and preventing Trump's harmful tariffs from ruining our economies. Canada is our friend and neighbor—we must end Trump's senseless tariffs now.

Kaine poses for a photo with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly.

Kaine engages in a discussion with the Business Council of Canada.

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

Happy National Teachers’ Day! Today, let’s celebrate the immense contributions our teachers have in classrooms across Virginia as they inspire the next generation. I’ll keep working to restore grants for teachers, address teacher shortages, and support Virginia’s educators.

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

May is Older Americans Month. Older adults deserve to be able to age in their homes and communities with dignity, and I’ll keep pushing to protect federal programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security that are under threat from the Trump Administration.

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

Actions matter more than words. ”Celebrating” Teacher Appreciation Week while gutting the Department of Education tells me all I need to know about the Trump Administration’s priorities.

Screenshot of a video posted by Secretary of Education Linda McMahon that is captioned: "Teaching is among the noblest professions.

To teachers across America, thank you for your devotion to educating the next generation.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek"

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

Happy National Small Business Week! Virginia’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy and have my continued support. I’ll keep working to protect small businesses from the chaos and uncertainty that Trump’s haphazard trade wars are causing.

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

Keeping communities safe is one of my top priorities. That’s why I wrote to the Department of Justice demanding that they reverse the abrupt cancellation of hundreds of grants that serve crime victims and improve public safety.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMay 4(source)

On International Firefighters’ Day, we honor firefighters who risk their lives to keep us safe and those who lost their lives serving. I was proud to help reauthorize grants last year to help fire departments obtain protective gear and other resources that help them safely serve.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMay 4(source)

Countless journalists around the world risk their lives every day to speak truth to power. On World Press Freedom Day and every day, we must protect the freedom of the press. Journalism is not a crime.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMay 2(source)

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on President Trump’s budget request:

"The budget the President released today reflects what we’ve seen over the past 103 days—that the Trump Administration is laser-focused on taking a chainsaw to important government programs that Americans rely on so that they can cut taxes for billionaires. This cruel budget would cut critical funding for education, such as Federal Work Study; substance use disorder prevention; rural development; housing; support for small businesses; research into cancer and other diseases; cybersecurity; foreign assistance; violence prevention, including Jabara-Heyer NO Hate grants; and more. It would also roll back funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other historic legislation that we were proud to help pass in Congress. As Congress continues negotiating a budget in the coming months, we are committed to pushing back against these massive cuts that will harm Virginians and our economy and make communities less safe."

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMay 1(source)

Trump has imprisoned U.S. residents in a horrific El Salvadorian torture center without due process—and threatening to do the same to U.S. citizens. @vanhollen.senate.gov, @schumer.senate.gov, @padilla.senate.gov and I are forcing a vote on our bill to require the Admin to explain its actions.

Senator Kaine delivers remarks at a podium with a sign reading "fighting lawlessness." Senator Van Hollen stands to the left.

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Senator Martin Heinrich@heinrich.senate.govMay 1(source)

It turns out that chaos and disarray are bad for business.

US economy shrinks in first quarter of Trump 2.0 amid sweeping tariffs

Drop comes amid a huge fall in consumer sentiment, which in April dropped 32% to lowest level since 1990 recession

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Senator Ruben Gallego@gallego.senate.govMay 1(source)

This is an anti-baby administration. Strollers and car seats. All going up in price. With my wife due in June, we see it firsthand. This is a tax on families.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMay 1(source)

It’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the diverse cultures, remarkable achievements, and immense contributions of the AANHPI community in Virginia and across the country.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 30(source)

The Trump Administration is doubling down on tariff idiocy. Here’s an update:

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 30(source)

Americans agree that Trump’s worldwide tariffs make no sense. Today, I'm forcing a vote on my bill to terminate them. Congress needs to step in to protect our economy. richmond.com/opinion/colu...

Tim Kaine: Trump’s global trade war is strangling the economy. Congress must step in

Trump inherited the strongest economy in the world. Then, he climbed into the driver’s seat and promptly started driving us into a ditch.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 30(source)

Trump’s trade war is pointless and chaotic. He’s announcing tariffs, pausing them, then starting them again—That doesn’t provide certainty for businesses or families. It’s time Congress retakes the reins on trade.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 30(source)

Trump inherited the strongest economy in the world. It took him only 100 days to shrink it. We have a chance to start turning it around when we vote tonight on my bipartisan legislation to undo Trump’s worldwide tariffs. abcnews.go.com/Business/us-...

US economy shrank at start of Trump's 2nd term

Trump's tariffs have stoked uncertainty among consumers and businesses.

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Sponsored Bills(74)

S.J. Res. 190 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
S. Res. 712 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of general elections in Venezuela…
S. 4468 (119th)
A bill to address behavioral health and well-being among education professionals and other s…
S.J. Res. 185 (119th)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with…
S. 4370 (119th)
A bill to establish and support primary care team education centers, and for other purposes.

Cosponsored Bills(333)

S. 4538 (119th)
A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to co…
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 735 (119th)
A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 728 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securin…
Joined: 2026-05-13
S. 4504 (119th)
A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-12
S. Res. 724 (119th)
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in…
Joined: 2026-05-11

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Voting History

788 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-02-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-02-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-02-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-04	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (58-39)
2026-02-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-39)
2026-02-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (54-40)
2026-02-02	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Bill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (67-33)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (32-67)
2026-01-29	H.R. 7148 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-27	S. 3627 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-15	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Passed (82-15)
2026-01-15	H.R. 6938 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-14, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-14	S.J. Res. 98 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 98	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2026-01-13	S.J. Res. 84 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-01-12	H.R. 6938 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-08	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (53-40)
2026-01-08	S.J. Res. 98 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47)
2026-01-07	S.J. Res. 86 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50)
2026-01-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2026-01-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-01-05	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (50-35)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-36)
2025-12-18	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-12-18	S. Res. 532 (119th)	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-12-18	S.J. Res. 82 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50)
2025-12-17	S. Res. 412 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-12-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2025-12-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27)
2025-12-17	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2025-12-17	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30)
2025-12-17	S. 1071 (119th)	Accept House changes	YES	YES	✓	Motion Agreed to (77-20)
2025-12-15	S. 1071 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11	S. 1071 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22)
2025-12-11	S. Res. 532 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Resolution Agreed to (52-47)
2025-12-11	S. 3385 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11	S. 3386 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-10	S. Res. 532 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-12-10	S.J. Res. 82 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49)
2025-12-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-46)

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.

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