Tim Kaine
Democrat Senator, Virginia
78 bills355 cosponsored$903K raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Hometown: Richmond, VA” source
Education
Career
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
- “serving as a city council member and four years later, Mayor of Richmond” source
- “Tim was elected to the Senate in 2012” source
- “Tim was first elected to office in 1994” source
Family
- “Wife: Anne Children: Nat, Woody, Annella” source
Also stated
- “Born: February 26, 1958” source
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Legislation
S 5660sponsor
A bill to establish a grant program for institutions of higher education to implement patient-centered academic counseling services for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5675cosponsor
A bill to require that certain notifications and certifications relating to WIC be available to members of the Armed Forces undergoing a permanent change of station, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
SRES 931cosponsor
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)
SRES 932cosponsor
A resolution requesting information on Venezuela's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5266-5267)
S 5657sponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 924cosponsor
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
SRES 911cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
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SRES 900cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)
S 5560cosponsor
A bill to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
S 5562cosponsor
A bill to develop and deploy firewall circumvention tools for the people of Hong Kong after the People's Republic of China violated its agreement under the Joint Declaration, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S 5540sponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and to enhance institutional aid.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5539cosponsor
A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5551cosponsor
A bill to promote United States and allied energy and mineral security, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S 5545cosponsor
A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 886sponsor
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Liberia's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4945-4946)
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
SRES 880sponsor
A resolution requesting information on the Commonwealth of Dominica's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4941)
SRES 885sponsor
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guinea-Bissau's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4945)
S 5480sponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4935)
Voting Record
350 yea554 nay11 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
Official statements and press releases from Tim Kaine are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$903K
Small donors $103KLarge individual $350KPACs $152K
Spent $1.5MCash $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 $132KLarge individual $513KPACs $230K
Spent $1.0MCash $3.8M
2020 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $138KLarge individual $647KPACs $194K
Spent $1.3MCash $2.5M
2018 cycle$16.9M
Small donors $2.7MLarge individual $6.8MPACs $2.1M
Spent $17.5MCash $2.5M
2016 cycle$4.0M
Small donors $101KLarge individual $2.1MPACs $506K
Spent $1.5MCash $3.1M
2014 cycle$999K
Small donors $51KLarge individual $614KPACs $216K
Spent $545KCash $581K
2012 cycle$18.0M
Small donors $3.1MLarge individual $13.0MPACs $1.3M
Spent $17.9MCash $127K
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
ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES$24K
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES$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
S 5660: A bill to establish a grant program for institutions of higher education to implement patient-centered academic counseling services for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5675: A bill to require that certain notifications and certifications relating to WIC be available to members of the Armed Forces undergoing a permanent change of station, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 931: A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 932: A resolution requesting information on Venezuela's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5657: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
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Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
SRES 924: A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 911: A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
nay2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
SRES 900: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5560: A bill to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5562: A bill to develop and deploy firewall circumvention tools for the people of Hong Kong after the People's Republic of China violated its agreement under the Joint Declaration, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5540: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and to enhance institutional aid.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5539: A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5551: A bill to promote United States and allied energy and mineral security, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5545: A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
nay2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
nay2026-09-24
vote
Service History
Senate2025-01-03, 2031-01-03Democrat
Senate2019-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
Senate2013-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
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