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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 — 518

Yes38%

No58%

Present1%

Not Voting4%

Party align98%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

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 · 101 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 14(source)

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.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 14(source)

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!

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 12(source)

Texans deserve leadership, not self-dealing policies. (2/2)

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 12(source)

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)

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 11(source)

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.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 8(source)

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...

Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 7(source)

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...

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 7(source)

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...

Cornyn says FBI has granted his request to help track down Texas House Democrats

The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment and has not independently confirmed U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s claim.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 7(source)

Latino films are underrepresented in the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress. Help uplift Latino stories and nominate your favorite Latino film. Visit castro.house.gov/film to submit your selection. NEW DEADLINE: August 11th!

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 6(source)

Strong leaders fought for voting rights because they knew what was at stake: affordable healthcare, clean water and air, accessible education, Social Security and more. As we recognize 60 years of the Voting Rights Act, we must do our part to protect this cornerstone of democracy.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 6(source)

My heart is with the loved ones of the victims from the shooting that took place at Fort Stewart in Georgia. Our servicemembers deserve to be safe in the country they sacrifice so much for. We must work to end the gun violence epidemic that has reached every corner of our society.

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

Impeached Ken Paxton and twice impeached Donald Trump are threatening to send the FBI after Texas House Democrats. It’s an illegal, authoritarian move that will not stand. www.tpr.org/government-p...

Donald Trump says FBI 'may have to' get involved in ending Texas quorum break

U.S. Sen. Cornyn, a Republican, wants the FBI to use tools he says it has to track lawmakers who “cross state lines.” The president says the federal agency "may have to" get involved.

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

As disgraced Attorney General Ken Paxton should know, he has no legal authority to remove Texas House Democrats who are standing up for our state. We’re not giving up the fight to protect our democracy and the voice of every Texan. www.tpr.org/government-p...

Texas AG Ken Paxton will seek court order to have Democrats who broke quorum thrown out of office

The attorney general issued an opinion after Texas House Democrats broke quorum in 2021, stating that the move could allow Gov. Greg Abbott to replace lawmakers with appointees of his choosing.

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

Thank you to Texas State Democrats, who are doing everything in their power to stop the illegal stealing of five congressional seats. Texans deserve leadership that fights for their voice and their future.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 3(source)

As we remember those we lost in the El Paso mass shooting, we must condemn racist rhetoric that tears apart our communities and makes us less safe, and stop dangerous people from getting dangerous weapons so easily.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialAug 3(source)

Six years ago, a gunman in El Paso murdered 23 innocent people and wounded 22 others in the worst targeted attack against Latinos in U.S. history.

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

This illegal map is a direct attack on the Voting Rights Act, suppresses the voice of thousands of Texans, and hurts black and brown communities the most. We need to keep speaking out and letting Republicans know this map cannot stand. I’ll keep fighting. This is not over.

Houston Public Media

@houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social

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A bill that would dramatically redraw Texas’ congressional maps has advanced in the GOP-led House of Representatives, increasing the chances that Democrats will break quorum to deny Republicans the minimum number of legislators needed for the House to function.

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

I am saddened by the passing of San Antonio music legend Leonardo "Flaco" Jiménez. He was a pioneer in conjunto music—receiving a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, National Medal of Arts, and a place in the National Recording Registry for his work. Texas is proud of his legacy. May he rest in peace.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJul 31(source)

We must protect innocent civilians from harm AND prevent American veterans, employed by these companies, from committing war crimes.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJul 31(source)

U.S. companies must be held accountable for their actions in Gaza. I joined my colleagues in demanding answers from U.S. security companies that have attacked starving Palestinians at aid distribution sites in Gaza. www.cnn.com/2025/07/31/p...

Democratic lawmakers press for answers from US security firms involved in controversial Gaza aid organization | CNN Politics

A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday pressed for answers from the heads of two private US-based security firms whose personnel have worked at the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and ...

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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(101)

H. Res. 1210 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic …
Joined: 2026-04-23
H.R. 8494 (119th)
To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or…
Joined: 2026-04-23
H. Res. 1186 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Specia…
Joined: 2026-04-16
H. Res. 1185 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Justice must com…
Joined: 2026-04-16
H.R. 8202 (119th)
To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for a ten-year statute of limitati…
Joined: 2026-04-06

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Voting History

518 total votes

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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
2025-12-10	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
2025-11-20	H.R. 5107 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 5214 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H.R. 4405 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (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.

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