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Kaine supports maintaining or expanding U.S. foreign aid, particularly to Central American countries, as a means to improve stability and reduce migration flows to the U.S. He has criticized cuts to foreign aid as detrimental to U.S. interests.
Kaine supports maintaining or expanding U.S. foreign aid, particularly to Central American countries, as a means to improve stability and reduce migration flows to the U.S. He has criticized cuts to foreign aid as detrimental to U.S. interests.
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
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Tim Kaine supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for comprehensive immigration reform that includes protections for DREAMers and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Tim Kaine supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for comprehensive immigration reform that includes protections for DREAMers and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
“Comprehensive immigration reform to protect DREAMers. (Oct 2018)”
Tim Kaine personally opposes abortion but supports legal access, stating he is a strong supporter of Roe v. Wade and believes government should not interfere in women's reproductive decisions. He does support some restrictions, such as parental consent for minors and bans on late-term abortions unless the woman's life is at risk.
Tim Kaine personally opposes abortion but supports legal access, stating he is a strong supporter of Roe v. Wade and believes government should not interfere in women's reproductive decisions. He does support some restrictions, such as parental consent for minors and bans on late-term abortions unless the woman's life is at risk.
“Personally opposes abortion, but keep government out of it. (Jun 2016)”
Tim Kaine acknowledges the scientific consensus on climate change and supports federal action to cut emissions. He has criticized climate change deniers and advocates for cleaner coal energy production, as well as investment in renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Tim Kaine acknowledges the scientific consensus on climate change and supports federal action to cut emissions. He has criticized climate change deniers and advocates for cleaner coal energy production, as well as investment in renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
“Climate change imperils our planet's future. (Oct 2018)”
Tim Kaine supports stricter firearms regulation, including expanded background checks and restrictions on the sale of combat-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. He has a 100% rating from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
Tim Kaine supports stricter firearms regulation, including expanded background checks and restrictions on the sale of combat-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. He has a 100% rating from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
“Ban assault weapons, high-capacity ammo, & bump stocks. (Oct 2018)”
Kaine supports a larger government role in health coverage, advocating for the Affordable Care Act and proposing a public health insurance option modeled after Medicare. He has also pushed for measures to lower prescription drug prices.
Kaine supports a larger government role in health coverage, advocating for the Affordable Care Act and proposing a public health insurance option modeled after Medicare. He has also pushed for measures to lower prescription drug prices.
“Let Medicare negotiate rates for prescription drug prices. (Oct 2012)”
Kaine supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for fiscal policies that ensure economic stability and fairness in the tax system. He has criticized tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthy.
Kaine supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for fiscal policies that ensure economic stability and fairness in the tax system. He has criticized tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthy.
“We tried Trump tax plan in 2000s: it caused Great Recession. (Oct 2016)”
Tim Kaine advocates for more federal funding for public schools and opposes efforts to divert public funding to private schools. He supports educational standards and believes in investing in education from preschool through career skills.
Tim Kaine advocates for more federal funding for public schools and opposes efforts to divert public funding to private schools. He supports educational standards and believes in investing in education from preschool through career skills.
“Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. (Oct 2018)”
Kaine supports expanding ballot access and has advocated for measures to improve voting rights, including opposing voter ID laws and promoting early voting.
Kaine supports expanding ballot access and has advocated for measures to improve voting rights, including opposing voter ID laws and promoting early voting.
“Expand early voting & general ballot access. (Oct 2018)”
Kaine supports reducing criminal penalties for drug offenses and has expressed concerns about systemic racial inequities in the criminal justice system. He has advocated for smart sentencing and reducing incarceration rates for non-violent offenders.
Kaine supports reducing criminal penalties for drug offenses and has expressed concerns about systemic racial inequities in the criminal justice system. He has advocated for smart sentencing and reducing incarceration rates for non-violent offenders.
“Focus attention on the overuse of incarceration. (Oct 2012)”
Position extraction pending on 3 issues: School Curriculum, Trade, Tech Regulation.
Jun 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Sponsoring a bill to establish a grant program for public school teacher and leader induction directly supports the stated position of advocating for more federal funding for public schools.
Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Personally opposes abortion, but keep government out of it. (Jun 2016)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to protect reproductive rights directly supports the stated position of ensuring legal access to abortion.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
“Expand early voting & general ballot access. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act directly supports expanding access to voting, aligning closely with the stated position on voting rights.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Ban assault weapons, high-capacity ammo, & bump stocks. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Sponsoring the Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act directly supports expanded background checks and restrictions on firearms, aligning closely with the stated position.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Let Medicare negotiate rates for prescription drug prices. (Oct 2012)”
Why: Cosponsoring the INSULIN Act, which aims to regulate insulin prices, aligns with the stated support for regulating drug prices and improving healthcare access.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Comprehensive immigration reform to protect DREAMers. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Cosponsoring the HELP Separated Children Act aligns with the support for comprehensive immigration reform and protections for vulnerable populations, although it does not directly address the broader pathway to citizenship.
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Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1716-1717)
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: The resolution addresses arms control in Sudan, which is related to foreign aid indirectly, but does not directly support maintaining or expanding U.S. foreign aid.
View source →Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: The action relates to defense exports rather than direct foreign aid, creating ambiguity about its alignment with the stated support for maintaining or expanding foreign aid.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.
“Comprehensive immigration reform to protect DREAMers. (Oct 2018)”
Why: The action involves a procedural disapproval related to immigration appeals, which does not clearly advance or contradict the stated support for comprehensive immigration reform.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Let Medicare negotiate rates for prescription drug prices. (Oct 2012)”
Why: The PCTEC Act's specific provisions are unclear, making it difficult to assess its alignment with the support for the ACA and a public option, leading to a mixed rating.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418)
“Focus attention on the overuse of incarceration. (Oct 2012)”
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 113. (consideration: CR S2156-2158)
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890)
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
“Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2351; text: CR S2379-2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 327.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2181-2182)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180-2181)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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