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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 — 498

Yes39%

No58%

Present0%

Not Voting3%

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.socialJun 24(source)

It was an honor to nominate eight students to attend our military academies. After demonstrating their academic ability and moral character, they will now join the many San Antonians who have served our nation. Y’all are making us proud! www.ksat.com/news/local/2...

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 24(source)

The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision has harmed women across the country. Women deserve the right to make choices about their own health, future, and families. I’ll keep fighting to protect a women’s right to choose.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 22(source)

Americans don’t want another long, messy and expensive war. Instead of spending trillions on another war in the Middle East, we should invest in Americans and build out the infrastructure of opportunity here at home.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 22(source)

Too often Presidents mistake the initial acts of war as the conclusion to the conflict rather than the opening of a Pandora’s box. That appears to be the case with President Trump today.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 19(source)

Juneteenth is a reminder of the dark stains on our nation’s history, but also what’s possible when we come together to do what is right—a day that honors not just the end of slavery, but our commitment to fight for freedom and justice for all.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 19(source)

We’ve made progress as a nation, but the fight to achieve true racial equality—and build an infrastructure of opportunity for every single American—is not over. It requires all of us standing together and staying united.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 19(source)

Today, on Juneteenth, we celebrate 160 years of freedom. I am proud that my home state of Texas was the first to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday in 1980.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 19(source)

And as we witness the first days of the war between Israel and Iran, I feel we’re on the verge of making the same old mistake in a new war in the Middle East. Read my full statement on the Israel-Iran conflict here.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 19(source)

But that trust and goodwill has sometimes been abused by political leaders who sent our service members to fight in wars under false pretenses based on bad or biased intelligence.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 19(source)

No place, no city or community in our country has a monopoly when it comes to military sacrifice. Our service members serve because they believe in the values of our country.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 18(source)

Their participation in sectors like healthcare, energy, tech and more has enabled the Texas economy to boom. To gut the law is a mistake. Read my oped in the @dallasnews.com here: tinyurl.com/dmnoped

Rep. Joaquin Castro: Gutting the Texas Dream Act was misguided

The Texas Dream Act allowed for lower tuition for undocumented students, which was beneficial for the state. Gov. Abbott set up a bad precedent.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 18(source)

The Texas Dream Act has invested in Texas Dreamers and given them a fighting chance at achieving their dreams.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 16(source)

This is a good sign and could provide a path back towards a negotiated agreement—the only proven way to address Iran's nuclear program. We must push for both Israel and Iran to de-escalate and for Iran to reenter negotiations that were disrupted by Israel's military strikes.

The Wall Street Journal

@wsj.com

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Exclusive: Iran is urgently signaling it wants to end hostilities and restart nuclear talks, sending messages to Israel and the U.S. via intermediaries.

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FWD.us@fwd.usJun 12(source)

“We need a permanent legislative solution that includes protecting Dreamers….I believe they’re as American as all of us.” June 15 is the 13th #DACA Anniversary. Thank you @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social for your leadership in standing with DACA recipients and Dreamers!

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 15(source)

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there! Fatherhood has been one of the greatest joys of my life.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 15(source)

If President Trump intends to get the U.S. more involved in the war between Israel and Iran by attacking Iran, he must come to the Congress, make his case, and secure an authorization before he pulls our country into yet another war in the Middle East. x.com/rachelvscott...

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

I am also praying for Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, who were each shot multiple times. I pray for their healing and a full recovery. This violence should be condemned by every American.

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

I am praying for the family and loved ones of Rep. Melissa Hortman after she and her husband were killed. A heartbreaking loss.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

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Breaking news: A prominent Minnesota Democrat and her spouse were killed early Saturday morning by a gunman impersonating a police officer. Another state lawmaker and his wife were shot overnight, believed to be connected to the same suspect, police said. A manhunt for the suspect is underway.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 13(source)

San Antonio always stands together when tragedy strikes and we will continue to do so as our community grieves this loss.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 13(source)

This is a tragedy. My prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims of this week’s flash floods. I also want to thank the first responders for their commitment to the ongoing recovery efforts.

San Antonio Express-News

@expressnews.com

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Officials are beginning to identify the victims of flooding in San Antonio. At least 10 people are dead and at least six are missing after record rainfall across the city. https://bit.ly/3FF7tCG

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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

498 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-04-23	H.R. 5587 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1182 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	S. 1020 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 2493 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 5201 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 5200 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 1681 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
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

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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