However, I recognize that this is only the beginning and I am troubled by recent developments. Israel must reverse its action to cut off significant amounts of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, a decision that directly contradicts the agreement announced by President Trump.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Texas District 20
Joaquin Castro
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Voting Record — 498
Yes39%
No58%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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Joaquin Castro
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratTexas District 20
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Joaquin's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 21 sponsored · 101 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Israelis and Palestinians deserve peace and security. For that reason, I remain hopeful that this latest agreement, negotiated with the support of the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, will hold.
...the Israeli government broke the ceasefire, prolonged the conflict, exacerbated the humanitarian catastrophe by cutting off humanitarian assistance to Gaza for months, and engaged in ethnic cleansing through a pattern of action designed to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza.
The January 2025 ceasefire agreement announced by then-President Biden would have required continued negotiations to lead to a full release of hostages and an end to hostilities. After refusing to negotiate for months...
I withheld initial public comment on these welcome developments because I was and continue to be concerned about the future of this ceasefire.
We have been here before.
I am heartened to see the return of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas and the images of them reuniting with their families. I am also glad to see innocent Palestinians return to their homes and start the difficult process of rebuilding their lives after two years of carnage.
Israelis and Palestinians deserve peace and security. I am heartened to see the return of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas and much-needed aid enter Gaza.
I remain hopeful that this latest agreement will hold and urge Israel and Hamas to act in good faith to conclude negotiations. My statement:
Thank you to @burnpits360.bsky.social for organizing the Gala of Valor—a powerful tribute to veterans—and for awarding me the PACT Act Champion Service award. Thank you to Le Roy and Rosie Torres for your incredible work leadership and for taking care of our veterans.
Sonia is one of the countless small business owners who get insurance on the exchange. If Congress doesn’t extend critical healthcare tax credits, staying covered could become out of reach for Sonia. Republicans need to end the shutdown and keep Texans insured.
I look forward to working with you, Secretary Treasurer-elect Lorraine Montemayor and the entire team to build our infrastructure of opportunity here in Texas.
Congratulations to Rick Levy on your success as President of the @texasaflcio.org. I know President-elect Aguilar Leonard will build on your work to grow a labor movement that stands up for the people of Texas.
A masked ICE agent pointed a gun at a US citizen because she was filming him.
Another shot a priest with a pepper spray gun because he was protesting.
The priest said “we could hear them laughing.”
Trump is using cruelty and fear to silence Americans and rob us of our rights. We won’t let him.
Later today, the Senate will have the opportunity to vote for @schiff.senate.gov and @kaine.senate.gov's resolution to prevent Trump from taking us into yet another endless war.
I urge Senators to vote yes.
Over the last few months, the Trump Administration has pursued illegal military action in the Caribbean and are preparing for what looks like a regime change military operation in Venezuela.
Without a vote and without public debate.
Unfortunately, the Trump Administration has cancelled our San Antonio passport event due to the government shutdown.
If you had urgent travel, please call my district office at (210) 348-8216.
My Texas colleagues and I demand that Governor Abbott stand up to Trump and bring back the Texas National Guard where it belongs—to Texas.
Today we remember and mourn the victims of Hamas’ brutal attack on October 7th. I grieve for the families of the hostages and victims. May we honor their memory by working towards the release of the remaining hostages.
Health care prices will soar an average of $459 for 87K people in our San Antonio district if Republicans let critical tax credits expire. Families can’t afford to pay more for insurance—Congress needs to extend these tax credits.
I urge the Israeli government to release the U.S. citizens and ensure their safe return to the United States, and the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to continue consular visits with detained American citizens and to work toward their immediate release.
I am deeply concerned about reports of mistreatment of the American citizens detained by Israel for participating in the Gaza aid flotilla. apnews.com/article/gaza...
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Voting History498 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
498 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3616 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 64 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 61 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-15 | S. 284 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 2550 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3638 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3628 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 939 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H.R. 1676 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-09 | S. 356 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1049 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1069 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 1005 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 4305 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 2965 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H.R. 4423 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-01 | H.R. 5348 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-21 | H. Con. Res. 58 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 1949 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 3109 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H. Res. 893 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 6019 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 4058 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | 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.