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 — 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.socialNov 6(source)

During my time in Congress, I have had the honor of calling Nancy Pelosi a friend and colleague, where I have seen her vision and perseverance firsthand. I am grateful for her work to fight for Dreamers and to create a pathway to citizenship. She has a made a profound contribution to our nation.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 6(source)

Most recently, she played a key role in passing the ballot measure in California to counteract racist redistricting in my state of Texas.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 6(source)

Nancy Pelosi is a history-maker. As the first woman House speaker and leader of the Democratic party for twenty years, she was instrumental in securing marriage equality, affordable healthcare, and infrastructure investments.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 5(source)

Yadira Córdoba has been detained by ICE since August. After her son was killed by the Nicaraguan government for protesting the authoritarian regime, she joined the fight for freedom. She deserves asylum—not deportation that puts her life in jeopardy. www.tpr.org/news/2025-11...

U.S. weighs deportation of Nicaraguan activist to Honduras

Nicaraguan activist Yadira Córdoba has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since August 20, when agents arrested her during a routine check-in at federal immigration court in Sa...

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 4(source)

Donald Trump and the Republicans tried to weaponize SNAP benefits thinking it would force Democrats to cave on fighting for affordable healthcare. Now, the courts are forcing Trump to release SNAP benefits and we’re still fighting for coverage that’s affordable for everyone.

Houston Chronicle

@houstonchronicle.com

Open post ↗

Many Republicans insist they were against the government shutdown that disrupted food stamp benefits. But some are welcoming it as a way to discuss a program they say needs reforms. bit.ly/3Jfw7vu

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 4(source)

Go out and vote today! I am glad to see that many folks have already voted early and made their voices heard. For more information about voting, visit votetexas.gov. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 3(source)

Governor Abbott cares more about helping ICE than he does helping Texas families keep food on the table.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 3(source)

Republicans are ripping away ACA premium tax credits, causing healthcare costs to soar by 35% in Texas on average. Just look the premium rates for 2026 compared to last year. Many families won’t be able to afford it! Republicans need to reopen the government and work with Democrats to lower costs.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialNov 2(source)

I am proud to celebrate COPS/Metro, which for 50 years has shaped life in San Antonio for the better. COPS/Metro continues to bring together people of conscience to call out ICE for its brutality and lawlessness, stand up for our community, and protect due process and the rule of law.

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Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 31(source)

Can Sec. Noem look at Goerge Retes, Lenardo Vanegas, and 170+ U.S. citizens in the eye and lie to their face? We’ve read the reports, heard the stories, and seen the videos. Americans citizens, including children, are being illegally detained. This is the racial profiling dragnet we warned about.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 31(source)

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 30(source)

Governor Greg Abbott needs to use the state's $24 billion rainy day fund to make up for lost SNAP benefits. Or he's turning his back on 3.5 million Texans. And Attorney General Ken Paxton needs to join the 25 other states suing the USDA for illegally withholding SNAP funding.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 30(source)

Trump's former State Department Legal Adviser even confirmed that gang activity isn't the basis for a new, unauthorized war—it's a law enforcement matter.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 30(source)

The Trump Admin is justifying its strikes in the Caribbean and off the coast of Mexico through a secret memo it won't share with the Congress or the American people because we know it’s a hastily slapped-together defense of blatantly illegal strikes.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 30(source)

Republicans are weaponizing hunger. It’s wrong. We need to restore SNAP.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 30(source)

Today I visited the food pantry at Inner City Development in San Antonio, which is doing incredible work. But in Washington, Donald Trump is holding SNAP benefits hostage. He had the authority to keep 3.5 million Texans fed and chose not to.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 30(source)

This is a brazen attack on small businesses owned by women, veterans, and minorities. I am disappointed that Texas leaders are doing Trump’s bidding and rolling back the clock on progress for our entrepreneurs. thetexan.news/issues/texas...

Texas Comptroller to Freeze New 'Historically Underutilized Business' Certifications

The suspension of new certifications is being done to be in compliance with recent court rulings regarding DEI.

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

I am incredibly concerned about the deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and the atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces. The United States must put pressure on the RSF and those who back it—including the United Arab Emirates—to end these atrocities.

Human Rights Watch

@hrw.org

Open post ↗

A flurry of videos shows Rapid Support Forces in Sudan carrying out extrajudicial killings and attacking apparent civilians fleeing North Darfur’s capital El Fasher following the takeover of the city by the RSF. Urgent international action is needed.

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

Congress is responsible for setting tariffs. See the Constitution. But Speaker Johnson has surrendered Congress’ power to Trump. He changed the rules to prevent votes in the House on tariffs—a tax on families—because he knows even Republicans don’t like Trump’s costly trade policy.

Semafor

@semafor.com

Open post ↗

As Trump’s tariffs vex Republicans, some hope for a Supreme Court rescue www.semafor.com/article/10/2...

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

If the admin wanted results rather than spectacle, they would’ve coordinated with Mexico to seize the boat and alleged smugglers so we could interrogate them and dismantle their networks.

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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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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
2025-04-10	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 1039 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 586 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H.R. 1491 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 997 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 517 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H.R. 1534 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 1326 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 359 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1156 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 993 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 901 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 495 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H.R. 758 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-03	H.R. 856 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-27	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 695 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (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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