Federal · Virginia · Democratic
Tim Kaine
Democrat U.S. Senator for Virginia.
Voted further left than 60% of the Senate, based on 897 roll-call votes this Congress.4
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Each tick is a member of the Senate. Scores are DW-NOMINATE, a standard measure computed from every recorded vote by Voteview at UCLA.
What they say and what they did
Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.
- 75 bills sponsored, 1 became law · 387 cosponsored5
- Voted on 56 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 06
- Committees: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Senate Committee on Armed Services; Senate Committee on the Budget2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 8 and cosponsored 55 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5391: Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 165: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2015-02 re: Section 8 housing choice voucher homeownership program". Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 4049: Reclaim Trade Powers Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Voted Nay on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20267
- Voted Yea on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 20268
- Voted Yea on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 20269
- Voted Yea on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202510
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202511
Taxes
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 31 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5480: School Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4935)
- Sponsored S. 2966: Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 1831: Auto Reenroll Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202512
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202513
Health care
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 9 and cosponsored 51 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5449: Mothers and Newborns Success Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 5041: Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 5012: Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Immigration
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 10 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 190: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals". Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 48. Record Vote Number: 173. (consideration: CR S2816)
- Sponsored S. 1298: Religious Workforce Protection Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 340: African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
- Voted Nay on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202515
Guns
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 11 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored 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. Public Law 119-115
- Sponsored S. 3313: Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.
- Sponsored S. 1369: Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 84: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202616
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 632: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202517
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 623: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202518
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202519
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 560: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202520
Education
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 8 and cosponsored 30 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5660: SUCCESS Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 5046: A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 541.
- Sponsored S. 4733: Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Crime and policing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 29 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4339: Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 3731: Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521
Foreign policy
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 20 and cosponsored 69 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 215: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Sultanate of Oman that have not been authorized by Congress. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored S. 5206: Cold War Military Force Repeal Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored S. 5175: Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202622
Social Security and Medicare
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 11 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4889: Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 2490: Strengthening Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Housing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
Elections and voting
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 40 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored 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". Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 580.
- Sponsored S. 4363: Engineering Biology Readiness Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 134: Saving the Civil Service Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 37: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202624
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202525
Technology and AI
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 606: Contaminated Wells Relocation Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202526
Civil rights
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 7 bills on this issue5
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 21 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 105: A joint resolution redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the "Arlington House National Historic Site". Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored S. 3771: Department of Veterans Affairs Therapeutic Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 3154: Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Voted Yea on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202527
- Voted Yea on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202528
Drugs and addiction
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 266: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
- Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521
Farms and rural areas
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
Money: U.S. Senate, Virginia (2030)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$788K
Spent$1.4M
Cash on hand$2.2M
- From individuals $391K
- From PACs and other committees $130K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $266K
Gifts from people, by size29
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 40%
- $200–$499 3%
- $500–$999 4%
- $1,000–$1,999 19%
- $2,000 and up 33%
Top PACs and committees giving directly30
Individual donors
- $298K from 3,516 itemized gifts31
- 48% came from people in Virginia31
- 3% came from retired people31
- Top states: Virginia $144K, New York $42K, California $23K, District of Columbia $20K, Maryland $18K31
Where donors work31
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Wcas | 16 gifts | $33,500 |
| Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe | 4 gifts | $7,500 |
| Colonna's Shipyard | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Wcas MGMT | 2 gifts | $6,000 |
| Celero Strategies | 30 gifts | $5,000 |
| Tangiers | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Capital One | 14 gifts | $4,300 |
| Holland & Knight | 4 gifts | $4,000 |
| Orrick | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Pisces | 1 gifts | $3,300 |
| Welsh Carson | 1 gifts | $3,000 |
| Gilder Gagnon Howe & | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| LTN Global Communications | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Peterson Management | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Fairfax County Public Schools | 18 gifts | $1,800 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Tim Kainehttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/K000384Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S2VA00142https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2VA00142/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/dataRetrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
- 5GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 6Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/VotesRetrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 7Senate roll call 228, August 8, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00228.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 8Senate roll call 20, January 30, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00020.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 9Senate roll call 11, January 15, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00011.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 10Senate roll call 618, November 10, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00618.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 11Senate roll call 600, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00600.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 12Senate roll call 151, March 26, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00151.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 13Senate roll call 102, March 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00102.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 14Senate roll call 163, June 5, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00163.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 15Senate roll call 7, January 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00007.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 16Senate roll call 84, April 16, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00084.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 17Senate roll call 632, December 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00632.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 18Senate roll call 623, November 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00623.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 19Senate roll call 599, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00599.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 20Senate roll call 560, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00560.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 21Senate roll call 127, March 14, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00127.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 22Senate roll call 224, August 7, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00224.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 23Senate roll call 53, March 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00053.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 24Senate roll call 37, February 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00037.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 25Senate roll call 654, December 18, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00654.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 26Senate roll call 238, May 8, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00238.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 27Senate roll call 648, December 17, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00648.htmOn the Motion
- 28Senate roll call 570, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00570.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 29FEC: contributions to Timothy Michael Kaine by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2VA00142/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 30FEC: committee contributions to Timothy Michael Kaine, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00495358&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 31FEC: itemized individual contributions to Kaine for Virginia, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00495358&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026