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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 — 825
Yes38%
No60%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align91%
Cross-party9%
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Tim Kaine
U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia
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Tim's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 75 sponsored · 343 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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.
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)
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)
It's National Fentanyl Awareness Day. I've been to the border to see fentanyl interdiction technology up close and was proud to lead a bipartisan bill—signed into law by President Biden—to boost federal coordination in the fight against fentanyl. Let's keep building on that progress.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 29(source)
President Trump’s first 100 days in office have been a disaster. He’s slashed programs Virginians rely on, imposed indiscriminate firings of federal workers who provide essential services, like caring for our veterans, and dramatically increased our risk of a recession.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 29(source)
WPS was codified into law through bipartisan legislation that now-Secretary Rubio led and Trump signed to make our military stronger and more lethal. This is another dangerous move by Hegseth that makes us less safe and further illustrates his incompetence.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 28(source)
It was great to break ground at LS GreenLink’s new undersea cable manufacturing facility that will create good-paying jobs in Chesapeake. I’m proud to have helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which included tax credits that helped make this venture possible.
Senator Kaine stands on a stage giving a speech to an audience with the LS GreenLink logo in the background.
Senator Kaine (L) engages in conversation with a man.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 25(source)
About time. International students are good for our schools and economy, and help foster closer ties around the world. I'm glad the Administration heeded my call to reverse course on the abrupt terminations of these students' status without due process. apnews.com/article/inte...
ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around US, lawyers say
Government lawyers said the federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 25(source)
Thank you to the Ukrainian community in Roanoke for their hospitality. I told them about my trip to Ukraine last week, and we discussed the urgent need to continue supporting Ukraine and democracy around the world. I’ll keep working to push for that support in Congress.
Senator Kaine speaking to a group of people while seated behind table.
Senator Kaine poses for group photo with members of the Ukrainian community.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 25(source)
No president is above the law. I wrote to Trump, demanding he rescind his absurd and illegal claim that he has the power to move incarcerated U.S. citizens to an El Salvador prison. Trump must follow all U.S. law, including court orders.
Letter to President Trump. Page 1/4
Letter to President Trump. Page 2/4
Letter to President Trump. Page 3/4
Letter to President Trump. Page 4/4
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 24(source)
I’ve long supported expanding passenger rail service to Southwest Virginia, so it was great to be in Christiansburg today for the groundbreaking ceremony of the New River Valley Station. This station will be great for the economy and make traveling more convenient.
Senator Kaine and others hold shovels full of dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Senator Kaine stands next to two women at a table.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 24(source)
Libraries, museums, and cultural centers provide education and facilitate community across Virginia. Yesterday, on World Book Day, I met with folks from across Virginia about how the Trump Administration’s mass cuts to federal humanities funding are hurting communities.
Senator Kaine speaks during a roundtable discussion.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 24(source)
Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved 154 million lives. This World Immunization Week, let’s celebrate the scientists, researchers, and public health workers who work tirelessly to keep us healthy and disavow baseless conspiracy theories about vaccines.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govApr 24(source)
These pivotal places—reminding us all of the Jewish history of heartbreak and heroism—inspire continued diligence against antisemitism at home and abroad.
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Voting History
825 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-06-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-06-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804)NONO✓Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-51)
2026-06-05S. 1318 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (52-47)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (45-53)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5451)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (45-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-52)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 5501)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779)NONO✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 5556)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hassan Amdt. No. 5535)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Ossoff Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-50)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 5514)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 5512)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Tillis Amdt. No. 5452)NONO✓Motion Rejected (15-84)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Schumer motion to commit S.2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-50)
2026-06-03S. 2 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2026-06-03S.J. Res. 188 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-06-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2026-06-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-06-01—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-05-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-05-19S.J. Res. 185 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-38)
2026-05-19—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-38)
2026-05-18S. Res. 690 (119th)Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (46-43)
2026-05-14S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 130 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 141 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-50)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 132 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-52)
2026-05-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-05-13S. Res. 526 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (99-0, 3/5 majority required)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 163 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)
2026-05-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)

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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