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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

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Voting Record — 614

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 · 22 sponsored · 110 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Nancy@plaintanjane.bsky.socialMay 6(source)

On March 26th at the ATA briefing @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social asked about Trump’s use of the Alien Enemy Act to deport alleged members of TdA Ratcliffe said he has no assessment that says we’re at war or being invaded by Venezuela. Gabbard fudged www.c-span.org/clip/house-c...

Andrew Weissmann

@weissmann.substack.com

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This is very important. US Government intel report directly contrary to what DOJ is saying in court about TdA gang.

Unknown

@unknown

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Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Steve Vladeck@stevevladeck.bsky.socialMay 5(source)

Even *if* you accept Stephen Miller’s (textually, historically, and morally indefensible) claim that undocumented immigrants are not entitled to due process, you’d *still* need due process to ensure that the individuals at issue are, in fact, undocumented. His argument fails even on its own terms.

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

For decades public media has been a free, invaluable source of news, entertainment, and educational programming for Americans. But now Donald Trump wants to shut it down. The reason? He doesn’t like the content. This is what authoritarian governments do.

PBS News

@pbsnews.org

Open post ↗

NEW: The president's executive order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies “to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS” and further requires that they work to root out indirect sources of public financing for the news organizations. to.pbs.org/44UvK1B

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Chasmaine@chasmaine.bsky.socialMay 2(source)

This is beyond frightening! Democrats in Washington proposed an amendment that prohibits Federal funds being used to deport Americans. Republicans on the Judiciary Committee voted to KILL the amendment. Another extremely dark turn by the GOP/Trump Administration. www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...

GOP Stays Silent On Deporting Americans In Unusual Immigration Markup

House Republicans stayed silent during an unusual immigration bill markup and opposed an amendment to prohibit deporting U.S. citizens.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialMay 1(source)

Even Trump-appointed judges agree that the Administration is willfully abusing the rule of law. I am glad to see the courts standing up for due process and the rule of law.

The Associated Press

@apnews.com

Open post ↗

BREAKING: A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans from South Texas under an 18th-century wartime law.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialMay 1(source)

Donald Trump relied on compliant ICE officers to obey illegal orders and deport three U.S. citizen children to Honduras. These ICE officials must search their conscience — and we, as Americans, must push back.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

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

The Trump Administration illegally deported, against his mother’s will, a 4-year-old U.S. citizen with Stage four cancer. Tell me – what crime did this child commit? The rights of every American are endangered by this kind of lawless action by our government.

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

The Administration is working to dismantle agencies, like USAID and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, that were established by law. These actions do not make us safer, stronger, or more prosperous.

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

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Pablo Manríquez@pabloreports.bsky.socialApr 30(source)

USCIS tricked a Kansas mom into showing up for a spousal interview for her green card appointment—it was a trap for ICE to detain her. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

Kansas woman went to KC for a green card interview. Now, she faces deportation

Rosmery Alvarado is facing deportation to Guatemala after being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs agents after an interview at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Kansas Cit...

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

I applaud MALDEF for continuing to fight the good fight and I stand with you.

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

Thank you to @maldef.bsky.social for awarding me the Excellence in Government Service Award last week. From standing up for constituent rights, to community outreach and successful litigation, MALDEF has remained a pillar in our community.

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

Thank you to @connolly.house.gov for your many years of service and strong leadership for the people of Virginia and for all Americans – you always fight the good fight, and I know that will never change!

Rep. Gerry Connolly

@handle.invalid

Open post ↗

An updated note to my constituents:

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

Donald Trump has worked relentlessly to dismantle the infrastructure of opportunity in America and used the most unqualified cabinet in our nation's history to do so. The last 100 days prove it.

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

Unconstitutional deportations, a tanking economy, attacks on the most vulnerable, abuse of due process, and a rise in authoritarianism does not mean "America is back."

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

We will not stop until the Administration is held accountable and Mr. Abrego Garcia and others are brought home.

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

Every government official who serves our country makes a commitment to uphold the rule of law. These actions are unconstitutional, and each day they go unchecked is another day our democracy and our rights are assaulted.

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

Kilmar Abrego Garcia and others are rotting in the bowels of these barbaric prisons despite court orders – from the Supreme Court down – that have instructed the return of these individuals.

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

The Administration has provided no legal and legitimate justification for the deportation, without due process, of individuals to El Salvador’s most brutal gulags.

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

Today, I introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) to direct the Trump Administration to provide Congress with all records relating to the removal of individuals in the United States to El Salvador.

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Sponsored Bills(22)

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
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…

Cosponsored Bills(110)

H. Res. 1481 (119th)
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State o…
Joined: 2026-08-13
H.R. 9944 (119th)
To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purpo…
Joined: 2026-07-23
H.R. 9752 (119th)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure fair reimbursement rates for home and commu…
Joined: 2026-07-16
H.R. 9432 (119th)
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an …
Joined: 2026-06-24
H.R. 9401 (119th)
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services…
Joined: 2026-06-23

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Voting History

614 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
2025-12-09	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
2025-11-20	H.R. 5107 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 5214 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H.R. 4405 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	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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