At a Glance

Seat

Representative for Texas District 20

Born

September 16, 1974

Age 51

Phone

(202) 225-3236

Office

2241 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Texas District 20

Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro is an American lawyer and Democratic politician who has represented Texas's 20th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2013. The district includes just over half of his native San Antonio. He currently serves on the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

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Voting Record — 583

Yes40%

No56%

Present1%

Not Voting3%

Party align98%

Cross-party0%

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Congressional District 20

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @JoaquinCastrotx Facebook Instagram YouTube

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Joaquin Castro

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratTexas District 20

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Joaquin's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 21 sponsored · 107 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 5(source)

Donald Trump demanded five congressional seats from Texas. Governor Abbott did what he was told. The conservative Supreme Court sealed the deal. They can’t win by delivering for hardworking Americans—so they turn to corrupt and racist redistricting.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 4(source)

Americans DO NOT want to go to war with Venezuela. There are far more effective ways to stop drugs from entering the country than blowing up boats. And after pardoning a notorious drug kingpin, how can anyone believe Trump is serious about stopping drug trafficking?

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

Yesterday, he received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump and is a free man.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

Much of the investigation into him was conducted during the first Trump administration.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

This man trafficked 400 tons of cocaine into the United States. He was sentenced to 45 years in prison for his crimes. abcnews.go.com/amp/US/forme...

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez freed from prison after Trump pardons drug trafficking conviction

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted in 2024 of trafficking drugs into the United States, has been freed from a U.S. prison.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

Thank you to @ameracadpeds.bsky.social, @campaign4kids.bsky.social, SPOON Foundation and @unicefusa.org for their support of this bill and dedication to helping kids thrive.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

I'm proud to introduce the bipartisan Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025 with Reps. McCormick, Olszewski and Fitzpatrick, which helps nurture and support vulnerable children around the world.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

Dismantling the department means pulling support for students with special needs, weakening civil-rights protections, and upending loan programs that make college accessible.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

Instead, he’s cutting experienced staff and reassigning duties to other agencies. Even Republicans are worried.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 2(source)

Trump wants to eliminate the Department of Education. But he can’t without Congress.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 1(source)

3+ million Texans rely on healthcare subsidies to afford their health insurance. In Congress, I’m pushing to extend these subsidies AND open enrollment so folks can stay insured. Trump’s response: “I’d rather not.”

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 1(source)

We must never turn our back again. The Trump Admin must reverse its billions in cuts to programs that help prevent HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 1(source)

This #WorldAIDSDay, we reflect on the progress to prevent and cure HIV/AIDS—including ending the stigma that forced too many into the shadows.

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Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 29(source)

If this reporting is accurate, Secretary Hegseth ordered a murder and must be held accountable. This is probably why he is so concerned about Senator Kelly and my colleagues’ warning about illegal orders. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.

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Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 28(source)

Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted by a jury of conspiring to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 29(source)

Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 28(source)

He is responsible for the deaths of countless American citizens, and will now be pardoned by Donald Trump. Don’t tell me Donald Trump is killing people in boats in the Caribbean to stop drug trafficking.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 28(source)

The Justice Department estimated that this represents 4.5 billion doses of cocaine and that he was “at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.”

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 28(source)

Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted by a jury of conspiring to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 28(source)

In the wake of the shooting of two National Guard members, I am praying for the family of Sarah Beckstrom and for the recovery of Andrew Wolfe. Such violence has no place in our society and we cannot let it tear us apart.

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Sponsored Bills(21)

H.R. 7675 (119th)
Securing Partner Supply Chains Act
H. Res. 1012 (119th)
Recognizing and honoring Cristina M. Rodríguez for her historic appointment as dean of Yale …
H.R. 7059 (119th)
To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Mexico, and for other purpo…
H.R. 6910 (119th)
To strengthen the development mandate of the United States International Development Finance…
H. Res. 969 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "Natio…

Cosponsored Bills(107)

H.R. 9432 (119th)
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an …
Joined: 2026-06-24
H.R. 9401 (119th)
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services…
Joined: 2026-06-23
H.R. 9374 (119th)
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and maintain an online detainee loc…
Joined: 2026-06-18
H.R. 9270 (119th)
To address the enforcement of the immigration laws with respect to unaccompanied minors.
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 8968 (119th)
To prohibit the President from filing a civil action against the United States.
Joined: 2026-05-21

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Voting History

583 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 1156 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 1689 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 7613 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 1011 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	—	Motion to Adjourn	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-27	H.R. 7084 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-26	H. Res. 1128 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-24	H.R. 6422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-19	H.R. 4638 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-03-18	H.R. 1958 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	S. 3971 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H.R. 4294 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Res. 1099 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1100 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H.R. 6472 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	S. 723 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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