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 — 568

Yes40%

No56%

Present1%

Not Voting4%

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 · 104 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

November Day@novemberday.bsky.socialFeb 24(source)

There was the Texas Music Educators Association annual conference wrapping up at the Convention Center that day. All the TMEA All-State Band/Choir/Orchestra students had their performances that day, so there would have been tons of families on the Riverwalk from all over the state….

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

Measles is extremely contagious and can be especially dangerous for children. Many CVS, Walgreens, and H-E-B pharmacies offer safe and effective measles vaccines. To learn more about the MMR vaccine, visit Vaccines.gov

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination | CDCMinusSASstats

What Everyone should know about the MMR vaccine. What is the MMRV vaccines? Who should and should not get these vaccines? How well do these vaccines work, and what are the possible side effects?

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

My staff and I are closely tracking the potential measles exposure in San Antonio that originated with a visitor from West Texas. If you visited any of the locations listed below, please watch out for symptoms (including fever or unexplained rash) and contact a doctor right away if they occur.

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Joaquin Castro@coachs54.bsky.socialFeb 23(source)

Thank you Congressman. Continue to speak out. I’m one of your constituents and you need to be one of the loudest voices condemning this idiocracy, especially considering we’re “Military City USA,” and the home of the USAF Basic Training. The message being sent to trainees, is not good.

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Maid of Orleans@maidoforleans.bsky.socialFeb 23(source)

100%. Just like Lisa Franchetti. A distinguished career that mostly took place before "DEI" was a thing. This isn't undoing DEI. It's just straight up discrimination.

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

Let's be clear: CQ Brown was fired because Trump and Hegseth couldn't see past his skin color. General Brown has 40 years of distinguished service. Trump and Hegseth just want yes men who look like them. This is destabilizing for our nation.

The New York Times

@nytimes.com

Open post ↗

Breaking News: President Trump fired the country’s senior military officer, a role that traditionally stays in place as administrations change.

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

The New York Times

@nytimes.com

Open post ↗

Breaking News: President Trump fired the country’s senior military officer, a role that traditionally stays in place as administrations change.

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

Tough news for Spurs fans today. Victor Wembanyama is an incredible talent and a joy to watch. I hope he has time to rest and make a full recovery — the game isn’t the same without him. #GoSpursGo

The Athletic

@theathletic.com

Open post ↗

NEWS: San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will miss rest of the season with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the team announced Thursday.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Zach Everson@zacheverson.comFeb 20(source)

Jan. 2025--Donald Trump announced $540 billion in pledged investment in AI infrastructure and called on his government to "enhance America's AI leadership." Feb. 2025--Don Jr. and Eric get into the AI data center business. me, for @forbes.com 1/

Trump’s Sons Invest In AI Data Centers After He Touts Billions In Industry Expansion

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump’s venture aligns with their father’s AI policy push, positioning them to potentially profit from government-backed industry growth.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Congresswoman Julie Johnson@repjuliejohnson.bsky.socialFeb 20(source)

🚨 Republicans are set to propose billions in Medicaid cuts next week. Here’s who would be hurt in TX: ❗36.2% of children ❗48% of new moms & babies ❗25.9% of adults w/disabilities ❗61% in nursing homes ❗15% of Medicare beneficiaries I’m fighting to protect their care. #SaveMedicaid #TX32

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

Eleven-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza endured months of bullying about her family's immigration status at her Dallas-area school before she took her own life.

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

Although I’m sure Abbott will set up a few of his cronies to build private schools and scoop up billions in state $$ if the bill passes. Even that will take years.

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

Greg Abbot’s voucher program will accelerate the death of rural Texas towns. More than 150 rural counties have absolutely zero private schools where parents can send their children. That’s not choice, that’s an illusion.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Jim Acosta@jimacosta.bsky.socialFeb 20(source)

Many of Trump’s early actions are unpopular, Post-Ipsos poll finds: “57 percent say he has exceeded his authority since taking office…” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Many of Trump’s early actions are unpopular, Post-Ipsos poll finds

Reviews from Americans on President Donald Trump’s second term are mixed to negative, and 57 percent say he has exceeded his authority since taking office.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro@hilogram15.bsky.socialFeb 20(source)

Tagging in 🫡 Rep Castro was on Jim Acosta’s new podcast speaking about the devastating impact anti-immigrant rhetoric is having on everyone, including children bsky.app/profile/joaq...

Joaquin Castro

@joaquincastrotx.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Eleven-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza endured months of bullying about her family's immigration status at her Dallas-area school before she took her own life.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Robyn Huete@rhuete.bsky.socialFeb 20(source)

I’ve been impressed with SAISD’s response to all of this so far. They’ve been swiftly communicating to parents that they want all kids and families to feel safe.

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Patrick Canning 🇨🇦@patrickcanning.bsky.socialFeb 20(source)

He's doing a lot more than repeating talking points, he is aligned with Russia, and against Europe and Canada. Americans need to see that this is where they're at.

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

40 years ago, it would have been unthinkable for the president of the United States to repeat Russian propaganda about Ukraine. It's remarkable how far we have fallen with Donald Trump.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

HMac@woofsmeow60.bsky.socialFeb 20(source)

This is one those times you "like" a news story because you agree that the story should be told. Over and over again we hear about a young person taking their own life because of the pain that others are causing them. When are the adults going to take action against the bullies? #StopTheBullying

Joaquin Castro

@joaquincastrotx.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Eleven-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza endured months of bullying about her family's immigration status at her Dallas-area school before she took her own life.

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

As I told @jimacosta.bsky.social - Trump has created a culture of cruelty and meanness that is infecting American society and our kids. My staff and I are reaching out to San Antonio schools to ask them how they’re protecting students against bullying in this hostile environment.

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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(104)

H.R. 9270 (119th)
To address the enforcement of the immigration laws with respect to unaccompanied minors.
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 8968 (119th)
To prohibit the President from filing a civil action against the United States.
Joined: 2026-05-21
H.R. 8929 (119th)
To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of Stat…
Joined: 2026-05-20
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

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Voting History

568 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
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Divisions B and C	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Division A	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-06	—	Call of the House	PRESENT	—	—	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
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

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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