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 — 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.socialJun 25(source)

My office is currently hiring fall interns. We are looking for passionate young people who are eager to be a part of the democratic process. Visit the link below to learn how to apply. And of course, San Antonio ties are a plus 😎 castro.house.gov/how-can-i-he...

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

Congress is a co-equal branch of government. Republicans must join Democrats in asserting Congressional authority, especially when it comes to entering a war Americans do not want. @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

Trump is claiming victory despite a strike that fell short of eliminating Iran’s nuclear capabilities and opens the U.S. up to an endless cycle of war. More of my thoughts below: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

How Trump pivoted from bombing Iran to announcing a ceasefire

Advisers and officials say the president was planning for peace almost immediately after U.S. bombs struck Iran.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

My son Roman joined me at work today!

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

The governor is rejecting $450 mil meaning that 3.8 million Texas children will go hungry. He’s not acting alone. In Congress, Republicans are jeopardizing food assistance programs that help hard working Texas families put food on the table. It’s shameful. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Abbott vetoes summer food aid program, forgoing $450M in federal funds

Texas is one of a dozen states that doesn't participate in the Summer EBT program that gives low-income children meals when school is out.

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

The President took the United States to war with Iran without the authorization of Congress. He claims the military operations were a success but is now refusing to brief the Congress or explain his actions in a timely manner. Why is there a delay?

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.

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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!

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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
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 539 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 747 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 4216 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	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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