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Representative for Texas District 20

Born

September 16, 1974

Age 52

Phone

(202) 225-3236

Office

2241 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Texas District 20

Joaquin Castro

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Voting Record — 618

Yes41%

No55%

Present1%

Not Voting4%

Party align98%

Cross-party0%

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Congressional District 20

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Joaquin Castro

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratTexas District 20

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Joaquin's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 25 sponsored · 115 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 26(source)

On Saturday, my staff attended the 2026 Texas Veterans Service Fair to help San Antonio veterans get help claiming VA benefits, health care, and more. We owe it to our military heroes to make sure they get the care and benefits they deserve and have earned.

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

Do you live in San Antonio’s 20th District and want to serve our country? My office is now accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

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

Today, the Fifth Circuit stripped immigrants facing detention in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi of their right to due process. People who have lived in our communities for years, even decades, can now be locked away with no chance to see a judge or ask for bond.

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

No American should have a federal agent knock on their door demanding they prove their citizenship ahead of the election. Under Trump, agents did just that. Our democracy requires free and fair elections. Not voter intimidation. This is despicable. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/u...

Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud

The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 21(source)

Today, Israeli forces detained dozens of volunteers, including a congressional candidate and rabbis, in the West Bank. Days earlier, settlers attacked European diplomats and a Washington Post journalist.

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

Early voting has started in Texas! From now until October 30th, cast your ballot at any early voting location near you. Our democracy works when everyone takes part, so make a plan and make your voice heard! For more information on locations and hours, visit VoteTexas.gov.

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

Air Force Tech. Sergeant Ian Patterson tragically died after a skills demonstration incident at the Alamodome. He gave 15 years to our country and trained the next generation of airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

NBC News

@nbcnews.com

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A service member fell during a pregame aerial demonstration at a college football game in San Antonio and later died at a hospital, according to military officials and video verified by NBC News.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 16(source)

Today’s violent attack is an example of why Congress should take up my bill, the Stop the Settlements Act, which would impose sanctions on anyone looking to take Palestinian land.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

Open post ↗

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villagers on Friday, setting olive groves on fire and slinging rocks. Caught in the attack was Post photographer Heidi Levine. “They just kept kicking me and kicking me, like probably 50 times,” Levine said. https://wapo.st/4yt6dHY

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 16(source)

Personas de 65+ años en San Antonio: Inscríbanse en Medicare o cambien de plan desde ahora hasta el 7 de diciembre. Comparen sus opciones de cobertura o elijan un nuevo plan visitando Medicare.gov o llamando al 1-800-MEDICARE.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 16(source)

San Antonio Seniors: Enroll in Medicare or change your plan now until December 7th. Compare coverage options or choose a new plan by visiting Medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE. If you have additional questions or need support, call my office at 210-348-8216.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 14(source)

The Stop the Settlements Act would sanction anyone looking to take Palestinian land in the West Bank or Gaza. And support keeps growing. Since I introduced the bill alongside Reps. Dean, Beyer, Casar, Jacobs, and Escobar, over 50 members have now co-sponsored.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 13(source)

I’m glad to see the City of San Antonio taking ICE to court. ICE wants to hold up to 1,500 people a day in an East Side warehouse next to a floodplain, and it still hasn’t told the city how it will handle water, sewage, or emergencies.

San Antonio Express-News

@expressnews.com

Open post ↗

The city of San Antonio filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the federal government to try to block an immigration detention center from opening on the East Side. bit.ly/3Vzpaev

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 12(source)

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Today, we honor the history, culture, and contributions of the Native Nations and communities who have shaped our region for generations.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 9(source)

San Antonio students! The 2026 Congressional App Challenge has launched! Have an idea for an app? Now’s your chance to build it.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 8(source)

Just two months after giving birth to her son, Adela Nohemy Castellanos is locked away at the Dilley Trailer Prison with her 10-year-old daughter, Sofia. They are separated from dad and three other siblings.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 7(source)

Today we remember the victims of Hamas’ brutal attack on October 7th. We join the families in mourning loved ones who never returned home, and the hostage victims that will be forever scarred.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 7(source)

Innocent children at the Dilley Trailer Prison are suffering. Trump is responsible for their trauma. While he's in San Antonio today, I challenged him to join me in Dilley, look these children in their eyes, and tell them they deserve this.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 7(source)

Donald Trump estará en San Antonio mañana. Lo invito a visitar la Prisión de Remolques de Dilley y a ver con sus propios ojos el trauma que les está infligiendo a niños y bebés, algunos de tan solo dos meses de edad.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialOct 7(source)

Americans are getting swept up in Trump’s immigration dragnet. Over 500 U.S. citizens that we know of. Even more that we don’t. ICE’s lawlessness spares no one.

ProPublica

@propublica.org

Open post ↗

NEW: The Trump administration keeps denying and downplaying that immigration agents have been detaining Americans. It’s wrong. We’ve found more than 500 U.S. citizens have been held against their will, including handcuffed or held at gunpoint.

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

Donald Trump will be in San Antonio tomorrow. I invite him to visit the Dilley Trailer Prison, and see for himself the trauma he is inflicting on children and babies, some as young as two months old.

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Sponsored Bills(25)

H.R. 10642 (119th)
To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and …
H. Res. 1573 (119th)
Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of th…
H. Res. 1559 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "Nati…
H.R. 9698 (119th)
To promote equity in advanced coursework and programs at elementary and secondary schools.
H.R. 7675 (119th)
Securing Partner Supply Chains Act

Cosponsored Bills(115)

H. Res. 1643 (119th)
Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in the United States Arm…
Joined: 2026-10-29
H. Res. 1603 (119th)
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threat…
Joined: 2026-10-01
H. Res. 1594 (119th)
Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and …
Joined: 2026-10-01
H.R. 10374 (119th)
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue the Part D Premium Stabili…
Joined: 2026-09-14
H.R. 10223 (119th)
End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-09-02

Leadership

No leadership roles

Committees

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Voting History

618 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
2026-09-16	H.R. 8278 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-09-01	H.R. 6500 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-08-31	S. 32 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-08-31	S. 307 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-21	H. Res. 1438 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-07-21	H.R. 1118 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-20	H.R. 8823 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-20	H.R. 4541 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-16	H.R. 9237 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-07-16	H.R. 5362 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-07-15	H.R. 8595 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-07-14	H.R. 1181 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-07-14	H.R. 1181 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-07-14	H.R. 139 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-14	H. Res. 1423 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-07-14	H. Res. 1423 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-07-13	H.R. 8897 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-07-13	H.R. 3106 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-30	H. Res. 1399 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-30	H. Con. Res. 108 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-30	H. Res. 1398 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-06-30	H. Res. 1398 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-29	H.R. 7128 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2026-06-29	H.R. 7757 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2026-06-25	H.R. 2478 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-24	H.R. 915 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-24	H.R. 7401 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-23	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-23	S. 629 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-11	H. Res. 1335 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-11	H.R. 9238 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8464 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8464 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8312 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-10	H.R. 7892 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H.R. 5408 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1140 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	S. 2 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	S. 2 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1140 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1345 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1345 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-08	H.R. 8428 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-08	H.R. 8466 (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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