U.S. Senator from Virginia · Class I
Tim Kaine
Position · −0.23
- In office
- Senate 2013–now
13 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Sports and Recreation 25% · Defense & national security 18%
- Committees
- Armed Services · Foreign Relations · Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Bills on
- International Affairs · Health · Education
- Age
- 68
Bottom line
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 2.18 against 0.64 expected; 1 of their bills became law (1 Virginia-specific).
- Breaks with Democrats most on Defense & national security: voted against them on 18% of party-line votes (6 of 33), against 3% for most Democrats.
- Ranking member of the Seapower subcommittee (Armed Services).
Where Kaine has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Seapower (Armed Services)
- Ranking Member · Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues (Foreign Relations)
- Armed Services · 6th in seniority on the minority side
- Foreign Relations · 4th in seniority on the minority side
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · 5th in seniority on the minority side
- Budget · 7th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- 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. · Became law
- S. 3313 Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act · Out of committee
- 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". · Out of committee
- 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. · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Kaine’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Kaine breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Kaine voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Sports and Recreation 25% · 1 of 4 party 0%
- Defense & national security 18% · 6 of 33 party 3%
- Nominations 17% · 37 of 215 party 5%
See all 9 issues where Kaine has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Kaine broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/28/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Passage of the Bill · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/28/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/24/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/24/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/22/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/17/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/15/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 08/08/26 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Passage of the Bill · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Kaine is saying
All 56 statements and posts-
Kaine & Dingell Introduce Legislation to Prevent Campus Sexual Assault and Support Student Survivors
Introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent campus sexual assault and support student survivors.
“Every student deserves to live and learn in a healthy and safe environment. We must do everything we can to prevent sexual assault on college campuses and provide comprehensive support to survivors.”
Campus Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor SupportEducationAI-read
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Warner, Kaine Announce $4 Million To Support Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts Across Virginia
Announced $4.1 million in federal funding for veteran suicide prevention efforts across Virginia.
“Veterans deserve to know that help is there when they need it. It is our responsibility as lawmakers to make sure that those who have sacrificed for our country are not left to suffer silently and have the support and resources that they’ve earned and are owed.”
HealthAI-read
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Kaine Slams Congressional Republicans For Ignoring Need To Fund Landmark Infrastructure Law
Criticized congressional Republicans for failing to fund the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“Virginians and Americans across the country deserve top-notch infrastructure, including roads, bridges, drinking and wastewater systems, and more. That’s why Democrats, Republicans, and the Biden Administration worked together to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—legislation that brought $12.6 billion in…”
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Kaine Holds Hearing On Nicaragua’s Political Crisis
Held subcommittee hearing on Nicaragua's political crisis and democratic backsliding.
“This is timely and urgent because the human rights challenges perpetrated by the current regime in Nicaragua have to be taken seriously, both for the sake of Nicaraguans but also for the entire region.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Kaine Applauds Senate Passage of His Legislation to Improve Financial Security for Americans
Applauded Senate passage of bipartisan legislation clarifying Social Security benefit information.
“Americans pay into Social Security their entire working lives, and it’s important that they understand what benefits they’re entitled to so they can make informed decisions about their retirement.”
Social WelfareAI-read
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Announced $529,133 in federal funding for waterline replacement project in Wise County.
“Every Virginian deserves dependable access to clean, safe drinking water.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Kaine voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 8 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 29 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Kaine’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
75 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 12 significant (got a roll call vote), 62 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (1)
1 Virginia-specific
- 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.Designates the General George C. Marshall House as a National Park System affiliated area. AI-readBecame law Sep 25, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLocal or single-entity · Virginia
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 111 sponsored billsSponsored 111 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 523 (median 307.5), 120 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Health, Education.
- 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.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- 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.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- 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.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5480 School Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 887 A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Palau's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.International Affairs · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 886 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.Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 885 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.Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 884 A resolution requesting information on Belize's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.International Affairs · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 223 | 20% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 205 | 67% | Pro |
| Other | 116 | 19% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 76% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 36 | 92% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 34 | 24% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 16% | Pro |
| Congress | 19 | 11% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 42% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 21% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 67% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% | Pro |
| Energy | 13 | 0% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 13 | 15% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 25% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 11 | 18% | Pro |
| Health care | 10 | 0% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 8 | 13% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 25% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 0% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DRichard J. DurbinIL Senate92%agreement
- DJeanne ShaheenNH Senate92%agreement
- DMargaret Wood HassanNH Senate91%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Kaine most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Kaine’s campaign raised $788K: $391K (50%) from individuals and $130K (17%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.2M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Kaine
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 64.
- Serco Inc. Corporate PAC
- American Psychological Association Services Inc. (Apasi) Trade association PAC
- American College of Physician Services, Inc Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Kaine this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inKaine’s own leadership PAC: Common Ground PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Kaine’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, VirginiaDemocrat2013–present
Seat
- State
- Virginia
- Seat
- Class 1, junior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2031
- Age
- 68
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-4024
231 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Abingdon, Manassas, Richmond, Roanoke, Virginia Beach, Fredericksburg
- Website
- kaine.senate.gov
- SenatorKaine
- sentimkaine
- YouTube
- SenatorTimKaine
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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