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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 — 830
Yes38%
No61%
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 · 78 sponsored · 343 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 28(source)
Happy birthday, Elizabeth Carr! Your 1981 birth in Norfolk—the first IVF birth in the U.S.—offered a beacon of hope to families who have grown their families through IVF in the years since. It was my honor to have you as my SOTU guest and join you in your IVF access advocacy.
Senator Kaine and Elizabeth Carr pose together.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 23(source)
Virginia’s firefighters, police officers, and other dedicated public servants deserve the full Social Security benefits they’ve earned. That’s why I’m glad that the Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, legislation I cosponsored, to help deliver on that principle.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 21(source)
Gabriella Miller was a courageous Virginian who gave her all to advocating for pediatric cancer research. I’m honored to have worked with her family & Rep. Wexton to pass a bipartisan bill to reauthorize a pediatric cancer research program I helped created in her honor in 2014. youtu.be/kOMM0m-qSO4
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 20(source)
The House rejecting a bipartisan budget deal puts us within hours of shutdown. One consequence—the legal authorities for federal law enforcement agencies to detect and mitigate malicious drones expire. Big mistake! Keep government open.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 20(source)
We reached a bipartisan budget deal that included funding for a kids cancer research program I helped establish 10 years ago. But Musk/Trump oppose it. They want to cut kids cancer research to open up room for a massive tax giveaway for the rich. Heartless! www.thebulwark.com/p/elon-musk-...
Elon Killed the Budget Deal. Cancer Research for Kids Was Collateral Damage.
Advocates were celebrating the inclusion of money and provisions to help fund pediatric research. And then the tweets started.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 19(source)
Some good news: Congress passed a bipartisan water infrastructure bill that contains key provisions for VA I helped secure that will support local oyster recovery, strengthen our coastal resiliency, and improve recreational access to VA’s waterways. www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releas...
Warner & Kaine Applaud Wins for Virginia in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill | U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded congressional passage of the S.4367, the Water Resources...
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 19(source)
Millions of Americans plan to travel in the next week so they can spend the holidays with their loved ones—and they should be able to. But if the government shuts down, there’s a looming threat of flight delays and long wait times at airports. We must avoid a painful shutdown.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 18(source)
Virginians know how painful and costly government shutdowns can be. It is imperative that we fund the government in a bipartisan way that includes aid for communities that have been ravaged by natural disasters before the Friday deadline.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 18(source)
Gender-based violence is an urgent human rights issue. That’s why I introduced legislation to mitigate violence in the Western Hemisphere—including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, femicide, and sex and labor trafficking—and hold perpetrators accountable.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 18(source)
I’m proud I helped secure key provisions in this year’s NDAA that improve quality of life for servicemembers and their families, support improvements at military installations across VA, and advance our national security interests. www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releas...
Kaine Applauds Senate Passage of Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Bill | U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chair of the SASC Subcommittee on...
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 18(source)
I’m disappointed—but not surprised—that my Republican colleagues blocked my bill that would help ensure civil servants are hired based on merit, not political loyalties. With recent threats to erode the merit-based system, it’s imperative that we take action.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 18(source)
Linking arms with our allies makes all of us safer. That’s why I’m proud Congress passed my bipartisan legislation barring any U.S. president from leaving NATO without congressional approval, reaffirming our support for this crucial alliance and protecting global security.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 17(source)
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing undermines our global security, our economy—including VA’s seafood industry—and marine conservation efforts. That’s why I introduced a bipartisan bill that takes crucial steps to deter these practices, especially by China, and hold bad actors accountable.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 17(source)
My colleagues and I wrote to Senate leadership urging the passage of legislation I worked on to bring the costs of prescription drugs down by holding price-raising middlemen accountable. Let’s get it done.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 16(source)
It is imperative that Congress passes a disaster recovery package to help Southwest Virginia—and communities throughout the southeast—get back on their feet in wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.govDec 15(source)
Happy birthday to my longtime friend @markwarner.bsky.social! I'm proud to serve alongside you in the Senate and I look forward to continue working together to serve Virginians.
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Voting History
830 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
2025-09-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (47-43)
2025-09-19—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-45)
2025-09-19H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Defeated (44-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-19S. 2882 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Defeated (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-09-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-09-17—Decision of the Chair PN12-19 and PN25-28 and PN12-45 and PN22-1 and PN22-2 and PN22-5 and PN22-27 and PN22-20 and PN22-21 and PN26-8 and PN26-34 and PN26-35 and PN55-41 and PN22-4 and PN22-8 and PN22-19 and PN26-1 and PN22-23 and PN25-40 and PN26-7 and PN26-19 and PN26-31 and PN60-3 and PN26-44 and PN25-2 and PN55-16 and PN60-9 and PN60-10 and PN129-8 and PN26-45 and PN141-37 and PN141-7 and PN141-28 and PN12-22 and PN25-21 and PN22-3 and PN26-22 and PN13-5 and PN22-24 and PN25-33 and PN141-18 and PN150-5 and PN345-16 and PN55-42 and PN54-6 and PN54-7 and PN55-45 and PN55-25YESYES✓Decision of Chair Not Sustained (47-52)
2025-09-17—Motion to Reconsider PN55-25 and PN55-45 and PN54-7 and PN54-6 and PN55-42 and PN345-16 and PN150-5 and PN141-18 and PN25-33 and PN22-24 and PN13-5 and PN26-22 and PN22-3 and PN25-21 and PN12-22 and PN141-28 and PN141-7 and PN141-37 and PN26-45 and PN129-8 and PN60-10 and PN60-9 and PN55-16 and PN25-2 and PN26-44 and PN60-3 and PN26-31 and PN26-19 and PN26-7 and PN25-40 and PN22-23 and PN26-1 and PN22-19 and PN22-8 and PN22-4 and PN55-41 and PN26-35 and PN26-34 and PN26-8 and PN22-21 and PN22-20 and PN22-27 and PN22-5 and PN22-2 and PN22-1 and PN12-45 and PN12-19 and PN25-28NONO✓Motion to Reconsider Agreed to (51-47)
2025-09-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-16S. Con. Res. 22 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (36-62)
2025-09-16S.J. Res. 60 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2025-09-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-47)
2025-09-15—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2025-09-15S. Res. 377 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Resolution Agreed to (51-44)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Res. 377YESYES✓Decision of Chair Not Sustained (45-53)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377NONO✓Motion to Reconsider Agreed to (52-45)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-10S. 2296 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-49)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-09-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-09-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-09-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-09-08—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-43)
2025-09-04S. 2296 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (83-13)
2025-09-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-02S. 2296 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-14, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (71-23)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeYES——Nomination Confirmed (72-22)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-35)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-42)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeYESYES✓Nomination Confirmed (78-17)
2025-08-02—End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-19)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (81-15)

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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