This Black History Month, I’d like to recognize some of the extraordinary Black leaders who have changed our Commonwealth for the better. A thread 🧵:
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Virginia
Tim Kaine
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Voting Record — 830
Yes38%
No61%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align91%
Cross-party9%
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Tim Kaine
U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia
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20 recent posts · 78 sponsored · 343 cosponsored
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Trump’s NPS hiring freeze paves the way for a damaging loss of staff at national parks—threatening emergency response times, park safety, and local economies in Virginia. I’m urging the Trump Administration to reverse course and protect our parks.
I was grateful to meet with children, teachers, and staff at Higher Horizons, a Head Start program in NOVA, to highlight the importance of Head Start, hear more about the lingering uncertainty following Trump's actions, and discuss ways I can help.
From hurricane-related damage in Southwest VA to rising sea levels in Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore—climate change is threatening our safety.
Yet Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement.
I’m joining legislation to uphold the goals of this crucial climate treaty.
This is good news. No one wants delays but passenger safety must come first. Glad the FAA has acted promptly. www.fox5dc.com/news/faa-red...
My statement on the confirmation of Russell Vought as OMB Director:
In tough times, we come together as a community to mourn and hold each other up. I was honored to join a vigil commemorating those who lost their lives in the DCA crash last week. Those we lost and their loved ones remain in my prayers.
www.alxnow.com/2025/02/06/c...
My statement on a federal judge pausing the Trump Administration’s sham resignation buyout offer:
Even after the Trump Admin rescinded the memo suspending federal funding, many community health centers STILL aren’t able to access their funding.
That’s unacceptable, and I’m pressing the Trump Administration for answers.
With Virginia’s 140,000 dedicated federal workers on my mind, I helped Senate Democrats hold the Senate floor all night to protest Trump’s OMB nominee Russ Vought—a key author of Project 2025 who says he wants to “traumatize” federal workers.
Under no circumstances can Russ Vought—a key architect of Project 2025—be confirmed.
My colleagues and I will be holding the Senate floor ALL night in opposition of his nomination.
We have a plan to fight this Administration and make no mistake—we’re in this fight to win it.
A federal court ordered the Trump Admin to stop its illegal funding freeze. But the Admin is not complying so Virginia health clinics are closing or reducing services.
www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...
When President Trump halted federal funding last week, Head Start programs were plunged into chaos. Yanking their funding is irresponsible and dangerous. I wrote to the acting HHS Secretary demanding Head Start programs receive the funding Congress has appropriated for them.
Too many Virginians can't afford job training programs and too many employers struggle to fill skilled labor positions.
I have a solution: my JOBS Act will allow students to use Pell Grants—education grants for lower-income folks—to pay for shorter-term job training programs.
USAID advances U.S. national security and helps ensure global stability. I’m deeply concerned about Musk and Trump’s attempt to destroy USAID. That's why I led my colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Rubio demanding answers about this illegal and unprecedented action.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created by Congress after the 2008 recession to protect American consumers from financial fraud. CFPB has put billions of dollars back into Americans' wallets. The Trump Administration's halt on its work is wrong and harmful to Americans.
Happy Black History Month! Today and always, we celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions African Americans have made to our communities. In difficult times, I draw inspiration from Black leaders throughout history who worked tirelessly to forge a better world.
Today I met with Virginian leaders who provide community services—from housing to early childhood education—to learn how Trump’s illegal federal funding freeze impacted their organizations.
Virginians rely on these programs every day and I will fight to protect the funding.
155 years ago today, the 15th Amendment was ratified – outlawing voter discrimination based on race. But today voting rights are under threat. We must continue the fight for every citizen’s voice to be heard at the ballot box. Our democracy depends on it.
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Voting History
830 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-50) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (5-94) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (46-53) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (46-53) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-51) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (46-53) |
| 2025-04-04 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (51-48) |
| 2025-04-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-04-03 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-48) |
| 2025-04-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-04-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-04-03 | S.J. Res. 26 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 26 | YES | NO | ✕ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-83) |
| 2025-04-03 | S.J. Res. 33 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 33 | YES | NO | ✕ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-82) |
| 2025-04-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-04-03 | H.J. Res. 24 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (53-42) |
| 2025-04-02 | H.J. Res. 24 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-04-02 | S.J. Res. 37 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-48) |
| 2025-04-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-04-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-04-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-03-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42) |
| 2025-03-27 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2025-03-27 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-03-27 | S.J. Res. 18 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (52-48) |
| 2025-03-26 | S.J. Res. 18 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-03-26 | H.J. Res. 25 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (70-28) |
| 2025-03-26 | H.J. Res. 25 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28) |
| 2025-03-26 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-03-26 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-03-26 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-03-26 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-03-26 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (56-44) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-44) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-47) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (74-25) |
| 2025-03-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25) |
| 2025-03-24 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (60-31) |
| 2025-03-24 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (62-30) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (54-46) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (27-73) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required) |
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.