Kaine, Tim
In office since
2013 · 13 yrs
Chambers served
Senate
Born
1958, Saint Paul
Occupation
Writer, Lawyer, Politician, Governor, Jurist, Missionary, University Teacher
Education
Harvard Law School · University of Missouri · Rockhurst High School
Office history
- council member 1994–2001
- Mayor of Richmond, Virginia 1998–2001
- Lieutenant Governor of Virginia 2002–2006
- Governor of Virginia 2006–2010
- United States senator 2013–2015
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
- senator
Contact
Capitol office
231 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-4024
District office · Abingdon
121 Russell Rd., Abingdon, VA, 24210
276-525-4790
District office · Manassas
9408 Grant Avenue, Manassas, VA, 20110
703-361-3192
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84
Bills sponsored
this session · 242 all-time
461
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 467 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
94.8%
based on 269 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
5.2%
based on 269 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.3%
based on 269 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
242 billsCurrent session 84 bills
- S 3294 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building". In Committee
- S 1027 Military Spouse Hiring Act In Committee
- S 975 Expanding Medical Education Act In Committee
- S 986 Safe Schools Improvement Act In Committee
- SJRES 37 A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada. Passed
- S 820 Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act In Committee
- S 606 Contaminated Wells Relocation Act In Committee
- S 603 A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes. Passed
- S 555 Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act In Committee
- SRES 68 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza. In Committee
- SRES 66 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month". Passed
- S 491 Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act In Committee
- S 383 JOBS Act of 2025 In Committee
- SJRES 10 A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy. In Committee
- S 340 African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 266 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act In Committee
- S 134 Saving the Civil Service Act In Committee
- S 3491 Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025 In Committee
- SJRES 98 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. In Committee
- S 3313 Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act In Committee
- S 3328 Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act In Committee
- SRES 510 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 93rd anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the "Holodomor", should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine, and that Vladimir Putin's brutal and unprovoked war against Ukraine once again threatens the existence of the Ukrainian people, while exacerbating the problems of global hunger. In Committee
- S 3154 Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 473 A resolution commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability. In Committee
- SJRES 90 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. In Committee
Historical 158 bills
- S 1125 Protect Our Gold Star Families' Education Act of 2017 Died
- S 161 JOBS Act of 2023 Died
- S 1004 Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence Died
- S 2521 Direct CARE Opportunity Act Died
- SRES 142 A resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the tragic events at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University on April 16, 2007. Died
- S 754 Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act of 2017 Died
- S 691 Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017 Died
- S 730 A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects. Died
- SRES 87 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the ongoing conflict in Syria as it reaches its six-year mark in March, the ensuing humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, the resulting humanitarian and national security challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis. Died
- SCONRES 9 A concurrent resolution recognizing the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library. Died
- S 628 Educating Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2017 Died
- S 592 Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program Act of 2017 Died
- S 1986 Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2019 Died
- SJRES 22 A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. Died
- S 392 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act Died
- SRES 66 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month. Died
- S 331 A bill to remove the use restrictions on certain land transferred to Rockingham County, Virginia, and for other purposes. Died
- S 1851 Protecting Our Gold Star Families' Education Act of 2019 Died
- S 1802 Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2019 Died
- S 1793 Saving Lives Through Better Data Act Died
- SRES 248 A resolution honoring the victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Died
- S 206 JOBS Act of 2017 Died
- S 1599 Foster Care Tax Credit Act Died
- S 596 Military Spouse Hiring Act Died
- S 1517 BUILDS Act Died
Co-sponsored
467 billsCurrent session 461 bills
- S 4791 A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 4844 PFAS Alternatives Act In Committee
- S 4814 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. In Committee
- SRES 775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. In Committee
- S 4837 District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act In Committee
- S 4826 SABER Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4865 Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". In Committee
- S 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act In Committee
- S 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- S 4894 FUSE Act In Committee
- S 4929 EBOLA Act In Committee
- SJRES 200 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. In Committee
- S 4965 Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4979 PROMISE Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4974 Making America's Food Safer Act In Committee
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
- S 4709 UNLOCK AUKUS Act In Committee
- S 4389 HELP Separated Children Act In Committee
- SRES 687 A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week". In Committee
- S 4388 Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 697 A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship. Passed
- S 4421 NOPE Act of 2026 In Committee
Historical 6 bills
- SRES 72 A resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide. Died
- SRES 181 A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 8 through April 12, 2019, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week". Died
- S 1727 Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 Died
- S 681 Deborah Sampson Act Died
- S 464 Safe Step Act Died
- SRES 19 A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Yea | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Nay | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Yea | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Nay | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Nay | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic