The National Guard’s presence in our capital is another sign of creeping fascism. It's not about safety, it's about control. Now, Trump wants to take over more of America’s cities. We must stand against this abuse of power meant to intimidate our communities.
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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Congressional District 20
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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.
Paxton’s job is to uphold the constitution, which guarantees the separation of church and state—not the Ten Commandments. Our public schools should focus on educating Texas students, not stoking culture wars. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
At Trump's direction, the Texas House has now passed racist and illegal congressional maps that rob all Texans of their voice. Make no mistake, this fight is not over. We will keep giving everything we've got to protect our democracy. My full statement:
Unconstitutional redistricting hurts every Texan. If Trump and Greg Abbott think we’re backing down from protecting voting rights, they have another thing coming. Texans are fighting for their voices to be heard and for our democracy.
Texas has always been fiercely independent. So when Trump messes with Texas, we stand up and fight back. The fight against illegal redistricting is not over—Texans deserve to have their voices heard.
Latino contributions to American culture deserve to be celebrated! Check out my selections on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/NGnF8
After receiving hundreds of submissions from the public, I’m excited to announce the 30 films I’ve nominated to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry this year. These films are centered around Latino life or driven by Latino talent such as producers, directors, and actors.
Republicans locked Rep. Nicole Collier in the House chamber for doing her job and fighting to protect democracy. Thank you for standing up for Texans! We won’t let authoritarianism win. youtu.be/7V4UhIwhcSs?...
Thank you Texas House Dems for fighting against illegal redistricting. You've showed Texans that their voices matter.
I'm very proud of Texas House Democrats for fighting Trump and Abbott’s illegal power grab. They have galvanized people across the country to stand up for our democracy and push back against illegal redistricting. This isn’t over—we will keep fighting.
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'Complicit with Donald Trump': Texas Congressman @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social blasts GOP redistricting - MSNBC
Today, Trump will engage in a high stakes summit with Putin. If he cuts a bad deal, it could incentivize future invasions.
Ukraine needs to be at the table.
It was great to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act with local labor leaders in San Antonio. Social Security has helped millions of Americans retire with dignity, including my grandmother. In Congress, I’m proud to fight for Social Security now and for future generations.
I met with representatives from @vetsaboutface.bsky.social’s South Texas Chapter to discuss U.S. foreign policies that support U.S. veterans and promote peace throughout the world. Thank you for your advocacy!
Texans deserve leadership, not self-dealing policies. (2/2)
Texans are paying more for groceries. Families are still recovering from floods.
Meanwhile, Gov. Abbott is threatening to remove Texas House Dems for protecting their constituents and impeached AG Ken Paxton is trying to arrest them and their supporters. (1/2)
Happy first week of school, San Antonio! I’m wishing a happy and productive year of learning ahead to all our students, teachers, and staff.
Congress has not authorized the use of the military in Mexico. This would be illegal and counterproductive.
The administration must immediately brief the Congress on this dangerous proposal before we end up in a war with our neighbor, ally & largest trading partner. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/u...
The Trump admin is trying to warp reality by claiming that there are no credible human rights violations in El Salvador. Doing so would be dishonest, politically motivated, and undermine the credibility of the United States. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
The FBI has no business—or legal authority—to track down Texas House Democrats. The list of people willing to abuse their power to help Trump steal five congressional seats is growing. It’s a threat to the rule of law and our democracy. www.expressnews.com/politics/tex...
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-02-24 | S. 2503 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 6329 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-12 | H.R. 2189 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | S. 1383 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | S. 1383 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 261 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 261 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.J. Res. 72 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 3617 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 3617 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1057 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1057 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1042 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1042 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-10 | H.R. 1531 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-09 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.R. 4090 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.R. 4090 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-03 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H. Res. 1032 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H. Res. 1032 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H.R. 3123 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-02 | H.R. 980 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Con. Res. 68 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 6359 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 6359 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.J. Res. 140 (119th) | Final passage | 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.