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 — 536

Yes39%

No58%

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 · 101 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

I expect President Trump to raise the issue of immigration during his State of the Union address. I want him to know that his mass deportation campaign is breaking children like the little girl who gave me this drawing while I inspected the trailer prison he reopened.

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

This demands a full investigation. His family deserves justice and our communities deserve accountability and transparency.

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

According to Texas authorities, video evidence calls into question ICE's own accounting of the fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez. A US citizen was shot and killed by ICE agents and then ICE and DPS attempted to cover it up for nearly a year. news4sanantonio.com/news/local/f...

Fatal shooting of San Antonio man by federal agents raising serious transparency concerns

AUSTIN, Texas — Rep. Ray Lopez, a San Antonio Democrat, invoked a new Texas House rule to force a public hearing into the killing of 23-year-old American citize

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

Treating pregnant women and their unborn children with such cruelty is unconscionable. I will continue to inspect Dilley and uncover how ICE is treating pregnant women—who they hid from me during my last oversight inspection—to ensure their safety and wellbeing. We must #ShutDownDilley.

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

Juana said that the stress is so bad that her hair is falling out—that she can’t take it anymore. I am gravely concerned that ICE is failing to meet the most basic medical needs of expecting mothers like Juana while imprisoned.

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

When ICE first attempted to deport her, doctors and airlines REFUSED to clear her for travel because she was too close to her due date. But ICE shopped around for a doctor and airline that would be complicit in this cruelty.

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

ICE deported Juana 36 weeks into her pregnancy over the weekend. She had been at Dilley trailer prison for three months with her two young children. She was fearful of giving birth while imprisoned.

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

If you are a constituent and need guidance on returning to the United States from Mexico, please call my office at 210-348-8216. mx.usembassy.gov/security-ale...

Security Alert –Ongoing Security Operations - U.S. Mission Mexico (February 22, 2026) - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico

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

The U.S. State Department has called for U.S. citizens in Mexico to shelter in place after today’s Mexican military operation that killed drug lord Nemesio Oseguerra, known as “El Mencho.”

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

An ICE agent shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez, a US citizen and San Antonio resident, in March 2025. Then ICE and the Texas Department of Public Safety covered it up. He was 23 years old. I am calling for a full investigation into this shooting, including why there was an 8-month cover up.

Newsweek

@newsweek.com

Open post ↗

Ruben Ray Martinez was shot through his driver's-side window in South Padre Island, Texas.

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

Just left the Dilley Trailer Prison #FreeOurChildren youtu.be/AUpmk-YH_o4?...

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

Today’s Supreme Court ruling is an affirmation that the president is not above the law. Congress has constitutional authority over tariffs, and I am glad to see the highest court uphold this. San Antonians and families across the country deserve lower costs, not reckless trade wars.

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

Americans are struggling to pay for rent, childcare, and healthcare. Instead of addressing the issues at home, what is Donald Trump giving us? Yet another war in the Middle East.

Axios

@axios.com

Open post ↗

NEW: Trump says he'll decide in "next 10 days" whether to bomb Iran

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

We are laser-focused on tracking them down, holding ICE accountable for this monstrous action, demanding specific details on their whereabouts and wellbeing, and ensuring their safety.

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

To unnecessarily deport a sick baby and his entire family is heinous. My staff and I are in contact with Juan’s family.

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

According to their attorney, ICE deported the family with only the money that they had in their commissary—a total of $190.

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

After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.

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

I am praying for the Jackson family and all who knew him. May we build on his legacy as we continue to fight for justice.

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

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson. He was an incredible leader that touched the lives of so many. He made this country stronger and inspired generations of social justice leaders to follow in his footsteps and do what is right.

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

We are all deeply concerned that Juan and his mom will be deported and that Juan’s health will continue to deteriorate. His life is in danger because of ICE’s monstrous cruelty. I will continue to provide updates and we will keep fighting to protect them.

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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

536 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
2025-02-10	H.R. 692 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
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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