Tim Kaine

Democrat Senator, Virginia

53 bills302 cosponsored$788K raised890 votes recorded

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Roots

“Hometown: Richmond, VA” source

Education

“Education: University of Missouri Harvard Law School” source
“He also began teaching law part-time at the University of Richmond in 1987.” source

Career

“Tim practiced law in Richmond for 17 years” source
“Tim started his public service career by running a technical school founded by Jesuit missionaries in Honduras.” source

Public service

“He became Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2002 and was inaugurated as Virginia’s 70th Governor in 2006.” source
“Kaine served as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2009 through 2011” source

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Legislation

S 5369cosponsor

A bill to reauthorize and expand the imposition of sanctions under the Nicaragua Investment Conditionality Act of 2018, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-08-07

S 5370cosponsor

A bill to state the policy of the United States with respect to international religious freedom in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-08-07

S 5362cosponsor

A bill to direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-08-07

S 5288cosponsor

A bill to restore press access to the Pentagon, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

2026-08-06

Voting Record

344 yea535 nay11 missed

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46)

nay2026-08-08

Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Nomination Confirmed (50-49)

nay2026-08-08

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)

nay2026-08-08

H.R. 6500, as amended

Bill Passed (90-6)

nay2026-08-08

Official statements and press releases from Tim Kaine are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$788K

Small donors $99KLarge individual $292KPACs $130K

Spent $1.4MCash $2.2M

2024 cycle$18.3M

Small donors $4.8MLarge individual $6.1MPACs $2.1M

Spent $19.3MCash $2.8M

2022 cycle$2.3M

Small donors $132K

Top Contributors

COVINGTON & BURLING LLP$90K

PAUL WEISS$52K

CAPITAL GROUP$45K

UNITED AIRLINES$45K

WCAS$34K

THE BOEING COMPANY$32K

WCAS$30K

AMAZON$29K

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES$24K

ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES$24K

Committees

Senate Committee on Armed Services

Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Readiness and Management Support
Seapower

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Education and the American Family
Employment and Workplace Safety

Senate Committee on the Budget

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271

nay

2026-08-08

vote

Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

nay

2026-08-08

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General

nay

2026-08-08

vote

H.R. 6500, as amended

nay

2026-08-08

vote

Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747

yea

Service History

Senate2025-01-03, 2031-01-03Democrat

Senate2019-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

Senate2013-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

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VotesTracked · 890
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CommitteesTracked · 12
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Campaign financeTracked · 8
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Show 12 more bills

S 5283cosponsor

A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-08-06

S 5305cosponsor

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to modify the grant program for mental health and substance use disorder services for students in higher education and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program to address youth suicide prevention and intervention, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-08-06

S 5321cosponsor

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of, and expand access to, home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-08-06

S 5357cosponsor

A bill to impose requirements for certain Federal positions to promote transparency, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-08-06

S 5331cosponsor

A bill to provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-08-06

S 5244cosponsor

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the drug discount program, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-08-05

SRES 829cosponsor

A resolution reaffirming the policy of the United States to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4436)

2026-08-04

S 5217cosponsor

A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 to extend the availability of identity protection coverage to individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2026-08-03

S 5206sponsor

A bill to repeal the joint resolution entitled "A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East".

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-07-30

S 5201cosponsor

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-30

S 5175sponsor

A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act to address third party transfers of certain defense articles for Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-07-30

SRES 824cosponsor

A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)

2026-07-30

Show 7 more votes

Paul Amdt. No. 6715

Amendment Rejected (32-64)

yea2026-08-07

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)

yea2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)

nay2026-08-05

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nomination Confirmed (51-44)

yea2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)

yea2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4)

nay2026-08-03

S. Res. 817

Resolution Agreed to (50-47)

nay2026-07-30

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Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 6732 to H.R. 6500

nay

2026-08-07

vote

Confirmation: En Bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

nay

2026-08-07

vote

H.R. 5334, as amended

yea

2026-08-07

vote

Paul Amdt. No. 6715

yea

2026-08-07

vote

S 5279: A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate November as National American History and Founders Month.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5305: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to modify the grant program for mental health and substance use disorder services for students in higher education and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program to address youth suicide prevention and intervention, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

SJRES 211: 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.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5288: A bill to restore press access to the Pentagon, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

SRES 837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5331: A bill to provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5283: A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5321: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of, and expand access to, home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

SRES 841: A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5357: A bill to impose requirements for certain Federal positions to promote transparency, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5244: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the drug discount program, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-05

legislation

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

yea

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

nay

2026-08-05

vote

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

yea

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

yea

2026-08-05

vote

SRES 829: A resolution reaffirming the policy of the United States to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections.

cosponsor

2026-08-04

legislation

S 5217: A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 to extend the availability of identity protection coverage to individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-03

legislation

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500

nay

2026-08-03

vote