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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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Tim's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 83 sponsored · 355 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 31(source)
Good news: with $25 million in federal funding I helped secure, we broke ground today on a new Virginia National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility in Sandston. This new facility will help prepare our Guardsmen for their many missions at home and abroad.
Senator Kaine poses with Guardsmen in front of a helicopter.
Senator Kaine and other public officials put shovels in the ground.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 31(source)
On Transgender Day of Visibility and every day, my message to trans Virginians and people around the world: I’m glad you’re here. You deserve to feel safe and celebrated, and I’m going to keep standing up for you.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 31(source)
I visited Reservoir Distillery in Richmond to learn more about how Trump’s tariffs hurt Virginia businesses. So this week, I’m forcing a vote to undo Trump’s proposed sales tax on Canadian goods.
Senator Kaine poses for a photos with five others at the distillery.
Senator Kaine tours the distillery.
Senator Kaine sits at a table with two others and engages in a discussion.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 30(source)
Wishing Eid Mubarak to Muslim communities in the Commonwealth and around the world. As families and communities gather, I hope this season brings peace, light, and unity.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 28(source)
I’m proud of the brave educators and parents fighting for the Department of Education and for our students and teachers who depend on ED’s resources and protections. Education is critical to our economy, and I stand with all fighting to protect it. www.highereddive.com/news/aaup-af...
AAUP, AFT sue to block Education Department dismantling
The plaintiffs allege that the executive branch has exceeded its constitutional authority and violated law after the president’s order to wind the agency down.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 26(source)
Great to visit Framatome in Lynchburg last week to learn more about their work to power communities and train workers to operate nuclear energy facilities. I’m committed to blocking Trump and congressional Republicans’ efforts to cut clean energy tax credits that could curb this innovation.
Senator Kaine tours the Framatome facility.
Senator Kaine participates in a discussion at Framatome.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 25(source)
On National Medal of Honor Day, we recognize the over 3,500 servicemembers who have achieved the highest military award for valor. I’m glad my bill to build a monument recognizing their bravery and sacrifices was signed into law. I’ll continue to do all I can to honor servicemembers and veterans.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 25(source)
Social security is a lifeline for seniors, disabled people, and millions of other Americans. Inability to access these services isn’t just annoying, it can be life-threatening. We must focus on strengthening the Social Security Admin, not dismantling it. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Long waits, waves of calls, website crashes: Social Security is breaking down
A flood of cuts led by Elon Musk has sent the agency into chaos as a new commissioner prepares to take charge.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 24(source)
Trump Administration officials' decision to use a commercial and unclassified app to discuss military strikes in Yemen—while including a random person in the chat and not noticing—demonstrates a profound carelessness for the lives of servicemembers conducting operations against the Houthis.
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In 25 years of covering national security, I’ve never seen a story like this: Senior Trump officials discussed planning for the U.S. attack on Yemen in a Signal group--and inadvertently added the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 23(source)
Today is the Affordable Care Act’s 15th anniversary! I want to build on the ACA's success—it's provided health insurance for nearly 400,000 Virginians in 2025—but the Trump Admin is hellbent on destroying it, leaving millions without coverage. I’m committed to protecting the ACA from these threats.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 22(source)
Access to career and technical training is critical to helping Virginians get good-paying jobs. Today, I talked with local leaders, students, and educators about ways to expand access to these programs, including by passing my JOBS Act—a bill to allow students to use Pell Grants for job training.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 21(source)
Today, I got an update on how federal funding we secured is helping rebuild the Creeper Trail following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. This trail is a crucial part of the local economy and I’m grateful for everyone’s work to rebuild it.
Senator Kaine stares out over river.
Senator Kaine listens to update on trail.
Senator Kaine speaks about what he saw on trail.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govMar 21(source)
Thanks to the folks at the Christiansburg Institute Museum for showing me around yesterday. The Christiansburg Institute was a private school for African American students. It was great to learn about how they’re sharing this important part of our history.
Senator Kaine listens to staff share information.
Senator Kaine poses in group photo with staff.
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Voting History
851 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
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-03S. 9 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-27—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-27H.J. Res. 35 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 12 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 10 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52)
2025-02-26—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-02-25—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (54-44)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42)
2025-02-25—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (66-28)
2025-02-24—End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-43)
2025-02-24—End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (24-76)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 172)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 276)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Wyden Amdt. No. 1156)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 776)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 925)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 130)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Klobuchar Amdt. No. 494)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 454)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-49)
2025-02-20—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-02-18S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-02-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-18—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (72-28)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)

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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