Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine is a Democratic senator from Virginia who has served in the Senate since January 2013. His official biography records earlier service as Richmond mayor, lieutenant governor and governor of Virginia, along with legal and teaching work before statewide office.

In the 119th Congress, Kaine serves on Armed Services, Budget, Foreign Relations, and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. His official committee materials identify him as ranking member of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women’s Issues.

This editorial review records sourced biography and institutional responsibilities. Specific war-powers statements, votes or administration disputes are kept separate unless researched as discrete Claims & Evidence records.

Current / reviewed roles

• U.S. Senator from Virginia — since 2013
• Ranking Member — Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower
• Ranking Member — Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women’s Issues

Current and reviewed institutional roles

• Senate Committee on Armed Services
• Senate Committee on the Budget
• Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
• Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions