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 — 583

Yes40%

No56%

Present1%

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 · 104 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

Thank you to the Center for Effective Lawmaking for this honor. So much of the legislative process is a grind and requires incredible patience and persistence. I want to recognize my staff for their hard work throughout the years on behalf of Texans and all Americans.

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

San Antonio: This Saturday at 10 AM I’ll be joining State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer and SA Mayor @nirenberg.net for a townhall. We want to hear from you. RSVP now! tinyurl.com/TMFTOWNHALL

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

This is reckless behavior that directly jeopardizes U.S. national security and the safety of our servicemembers in the Middle East. This should stun all Americans regardless of political party. Every single government official on this group chat needs to be held accountable.

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

Senior Trump administration officials, including the Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and CIA Director, discussed military strikes on an unclassified group chat. They even accidentally invited a journalist to that chat.

The Atlantic

@theatlantic.com

Open post ↗

American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. theatln.tc/IuULQFiY

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialMar 23(source)

Just like César Chávez stood up, we must continue to fight and speak up. The future of our country depends on it.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialMar 23(source)

It was great to be on the west side of SA yesterday where I grew up and on a very special day. César Chávez helped change American society. He stood up for people in the fields that were being abused and exploited, and gave them a voice.

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

My grandmother, after working for many years as a cook, a maid, and a babysitter, depended on her Social Security check to live. The Commerce Secretary clearly doesn’t care about the challenges our seniors face. Trump’s entire Administration needs a reality check.

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

If this video doesn’t prove to folks how out of touch these billionaires are, then I don’t know what will.

MeidasTouch

@meidastouch.com

Open post ↗

Trump’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says if Social Security skipped a check, his mother-in-law wouldn’t complain—and if you would, it indicates you are probably a fraudster. Insane.

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Jim Acosta@jimacosta.bsky.socialMar 21(source)

Hey a quick heads up… I’m on at 5p ET/ 2p PT today. @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social and Comedian Matt Friend joining me for this TGIF LGTFO edition of “The Jim Acosta Show.” See you soon!

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

Education is the backbone of our country and getting an education is a critical part of the American dream. An attack on the Department of Education is an attack on all of us and we will not go down without a fight.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

These cuts could lead to larger class sizes, loss of critical school programs and access to affordable college tuition. Trump’s dog and pony show is not only weakening the Department but our future workforce across the board.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

Our teachers, students, and parents at underfunded schools are already struggling. The repercussions of Trump’s selfish decision will affect more than students. Hard-working teachers and parents will be left without guidance and programs that help their students succeed.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

The Department of Education was created to give all students — no matter their income, geographical region or disability status — a quality education and a fair shot at getting ahead.

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

The ceasefire agreement that was reached in January is the best way to achieve lasting security for Palestinians and Israelis. Prime Minister Netanyahu is prioritizing his own political survival while making long term peace much harder to achieve.

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

I am extremely disturbed that hundreds of Palestinian civilians have been killed in just the last day. Reigniting this war does not make Israel safer or free the hostages.

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

To be clear, slashing Medicaid will affect more than low-income families. Medicaid is a lifeline for disabled Americans, senior citizens, children, and pregnant women. ALL will be affected.

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

Out of touch billionaires should not dictate the future of healthcare in America.Today, on Medicaid Day of Action, Democrats stand united against any action that threatens funding for Medicaid. I will continue to fight against Musk’s plan to slash Medicaid.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialMar 17(source)

He may try to parade his immigration operation as a success with a highly produced video. But it’s the opposite: his actions are reckless and ineffective, and don’t actually solve the root causes of migration. It’s shameful. For Trump cruelty really is the point.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialMar 17(source)

Trump’s use of this law to deport more than 200 people without due process is taking us back to that dark era. The White House is scrambling to justify and spin going against the judge’s clear order. There’s no justification for this. Trump is lawless, hoping the American people just won’t notice.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialMar 17(source)

Trump has abused the Alien Enemies Act, allowing him to indiscriminately deport people with no oversight or recourse. It is a wartime measure that previously ushered us into a dark era of bigotry and cruelty in WW2—throwing Japanese, German, and Italian Americans into internment camps.

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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(104)

H.R. 9270 (119th)
To address the enforcement of the immigration laws with respect to unaccompanied minors.
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 8968 (119th)
To prohibit the President from filing a civil action against the United States.
Joined: 2026-05-21
H.R. 8929 (119th)
To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of Stat…
Joined: 2026-05-20
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

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Voting History

583 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
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H.R. 776 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-04	H.R. 43 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-23	H.R. 471 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 375 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	S. 5 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 165 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 187 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-21	H.R. 186 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-15	H.R. 33 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 144 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 164 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-14	H.R. 153 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 152 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-13	H.R. 192 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-09	H.R. 23 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-07	H.R. 29 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Motion to Commit with Instructions	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	—	Election of the Speaker	NOT_VOTING	—	—	Johnson (LA)
2025-01-03	—	Call by States	PRESENT	—	—	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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