Dem Senator Kaine Claims He ‘Didn’t Understand’ Why He Voted ‘No’ on Funding Bill [WATCH]
By LifeZette News Staff
November 11, 2025
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia acknowledged this week that he voted against the continuing resolution to reopen the federal government without fully understanding the negotiations taking place, citing his focus on recent elections in his home state.
Speaking after Sunday night’s Senate vote to advance legislation ending the 40-day government shutdown, Kaine admitted he had not been closely involved in the policy discussions surrounding the measure.
“I didn’t fully understand how dug in [Republicans] were,” Kaine said.
“I was so focused on the Virginia elections, I wasn’t in this discussion on healthcare to see how dug in they were.”
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