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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.

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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.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 29(source)

If this reporting is accurate, Secretary Hegseth ordered a murder and must be held accountable. This is probably why he is so concerned about Senator Kelly and my colleagues’ warning about illegal orders. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 28(source)

Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted by a jury of conspiring to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 29(source)

Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 28(source)

He is responsible for the deaths of countless American citizens, and will now be pardoned by Donald Trump. Don’t tell me Donald Trump is killing people in boats in the Caribbean to stop drug trafficking.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 28(source)

The Justice Department estimated that this represents 4.5 billion doses of cocaine and that he was “at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.”

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 28(source)

Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted by a jury of conspiring to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 28(source)

In the wake of the shooting of two National Guard members, I am praying for the family of Sarah Beckstrom and for the recovery of Andrew Wolfe. Such violence has no place in our society and we cannot let it tear us apart.

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

No answers, no transparency, and no evidence. Texans deserve better.

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

It's un-American to round people up and claim they have ties to a gang without evidence or proof. Especially as 92 people got caught in the crosshairs and were charged with NOTHING—including two teenage boys who were grabbing something to eat—just to meet quotas.

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

Immediately after the raid, I demanded answers alongside @repcasar.bsky.social , from the agencies involved. We have not received answers. This kind of secrecy and disregard for accountability is unacceptable.

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

If ICE has nothing to hide from its raid in San Antonio, why did they smash security cameras? If authorities are so sure they arrested 51 members of Tren de Aragua, why can’t they offer proof? www.kens5.com/article/news...

The latest: 51 of 143 detained in major San Antonio raid are Tren de Aragua members, FBI says

The Nov. 16 raid in the area of San Pedro and Basse was the result of an investigation into a drug dealer, according to records.

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

Castro’s Cuba. Maduro’s Venezuela. Trump’s America. Here’s one big thing they all have in common.

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

The Trump Admin’s unprecedented secrecy and hostility toward Congress is hurting our country. Last week, in my @houseforeign.bsky.social hearing, a Republican Admin refused to send a witness for their Republican chair. Trump is leaving his own party in Congress—and all Americans—out to dry.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

NPR@npr.orgNov 24(source)

Gavin Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Thomas, 20, planned to take over Gonave Island and murder all men on the island, prosecutors alleged. n.pr/4puzyhb

Texas men indicted in plot to take over Haitian island and enslave women and children

Gavin Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Thomas, 20, planned to take over Gonave Island and murder all men on the island, prosecutors alleged.

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

Read the full letter below: castro.house.gov/media-center...

Castro, Casar Push the Trump Administration for Answers on San Antonio ICE Raid | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congressman Joaquin Castro

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

There are serious questions surrounding the ICE raid in San Antonio. Teenagers—even a baby—were caught up in the chaotic scene. There needs to be accountability and transparency. I am demanding answers from ICE and other agencies, alongside @repcasar.bsky.social

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

Jonathan Pollard is a convicted traitor who provided highly sensitive national security information to the Israeli government. He did grave harm to our country. It’s unacceptable that Ambassador Huckabee secretly met with Mr. Pollard, a convicted traitor, at the United States Embassy.

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

Gov. Abbott and Trump’s illegal redistricting plot backfired. It set off a national movement to level the playing field. And yesterday, the courts struck down their illegal maps. But this should have never happened. Americans deserve fair and equal representation.

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

Today, the House passed legislation that takes us one step closer to releasing the Epstein files. This is not about political gains. This is about the truth.

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

Today is a good day for democracy in Texas! The courts blocked Gov. Abbott and Trump’s illegal power grab. Their racist re-districting attempt would undermine the voting power of Latino and Black communities. They failed. This is the right decision.

Texas Tribune

@texastribune.org

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Breaking: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms.

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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
2025-12-17	H.R. 6703 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H.R. 6703 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3616 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H. Con. Res. 64 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H. Con. Res. 61 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H. Res. 953 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H. Res. 953 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H.R. 3632 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H.R. 3632 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-16	H.R. 4371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H.R. 4371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-16	H. Res. 951 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H. Res. 951 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H.R. 3187 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-12-15	S. 284 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-12-12	H.R. 3668 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-12	H.R. 3668 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 2550 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H. Res. 432 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3898 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3898 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3383 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3383 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3383 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3383 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3638 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3628 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H. Res. 939 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-10	H. Res. 432 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-10	S. 1071 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
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

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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