Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Tim Kaine
Democratic, Virginia
On Government Operations and Politics, the 49 measures they backed sit level with the typical Democrat.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 11 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
49 measures · 3 sponsored · 46 cosponsored
Sits level with the typical Democrat.
Exact figures
Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.
From bills backed
- Senator at −0.38
- Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 43 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.27, from 20 senators
Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.
A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.
- Contested vote:
- a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
- Party break:
- a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
- Cosponsor:
- a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
- Typical senator:
- the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.
Votes on this issue
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
To require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution 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.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution 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.
Voted Nay
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…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
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…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
Legislation on this issue
These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.
Sponsored
Engineering Biology Readiness Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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".
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 580.
Saving the Civil Service Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Cosponsored
National American History and Founders Month Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4760-4761)
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
National American History and Founders Month Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
RECOVER PII Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the "Patricia Paige Post Office".
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert S. Mueller III and commending him for a life dedicated to public service and the defense of the democracy of the United States.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2181-2182)
Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
FAIR Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Federal Grant Neutrality Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 46164 Westlake Drive in Sterling, Virginia, as the "Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building".
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 584.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Anti-Cash Grab Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SAFE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Voter Purge Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
FAST Justice Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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".
Latest action, : Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Help FEDS Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Same Day Registration Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Register America to Vote Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sustaining Our Democracy Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Time Off to Vote Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4821)
A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3108-3109; text: CR S3120)
DOGE BROS Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Reduction in Force Review Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
COST of Relocations Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
MERIT Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Protect Our Probationary Employees Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)
Equal COLA Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
FAIR Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)
Amendments filed on this issue's bills
These are records, not a score. Many amendments are procedural or filed in bulk, and most are never taken up on the floor. Adopted means the Senate agreed to the amendment, which can still be left out of the final text.
An amendment is listed under the policy area of the bill it amends. An amendment can differ from its bill's topic.
Amendments through Sept. 30, 2026.
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
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Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted