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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 — 552

Yes39%

No57%

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 · 103 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

The New Republic@newrepublic.comJan 17(source)

A new memo from ICE has been circulating in Senate offices that spells out the staggering cost of carrying out the bill if it were signed into law: $86 billion over three years, far exceeding House Republicans’ estimate last week of $3 billion per year.

ICE Warns Republicans’ Racist Immigration Bill Is a Total Bust

Not even U.S. immigration officials think the Laken Riley Act is a good idea.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 17(source)

Rest in peace to filmmaker David Lynch, one of the most creative, entertaining and non-conforming writers/directors in the history of American cinema. This is one my favorite scenes from his move “Mulholland Drive.” Also watch the “Mystery Man” scene in Lost Highway.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.comJan 16(source)

Biden: "I want to warn the country of some things that give me great concern. That's the dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultra wealthy people and the dangerous consequences if their abuse of power is left unchecked. Today, an oligarchy is taking shape"

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 15(source)

My office is always honored to attend services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for unaccompanied veterans, who passed away with no known relatives. All those who served our country deserve a dignified final goodbye.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 15(source)

I welcome reports of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, but I mourn for the innocent victims of this war, including the Israelis killed and kidnapped on October 7 & the tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians killed in Gaza. My full statement: castro.house.gov/media-center...

Statement from Congressman Castro on Ceasefire and Hostage Deal | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro

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

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 15(source)

This morning, my office was glad to attend a portrait unveiling for Judge Andrew Carruthers, who is retiring after more than half a century as a legal advocate and public servant. My office presented Judge Carruthers with a Congressional Record statement recognizing his dedication to Bexar County.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 15(source)

I am sending all my best to Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores as she battles cancer. I am grateful that she's sharing her story to raise awareness and advocate for early screening and preventative efforts. www.ksat.com/news/local/2...

‘I’m grateful’: Bexar County Commissioner discusses health, plans after cancer diagnosis

Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores said her cancer diagnosis should serve as a reminder to get “checked out.”

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Norma Martinez@normdog1.bsky.socialJan 15(source)

The CIA recently declassified 55 files on its surveillance of the Latino civil rights movement. The FBI is still holding out. @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social and other lawmakers have asked Pres. Biden to intervene. Hear my conversation with Castro. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/2Vl7B

CIA declassifies surveillance docs on Latino civil rights groups, Rep. Castro urges FBI to follow

The CIA released 55 documents related to its surveillance on Latino civil rights organizations last month. The FBI has not yet responded.

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

The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins today. I was proud to serve five terms in the Texas House, and I'm wishing all the best to the legislators and staff working hard for the people of Texas.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Joe Sudbay@joesudbay.bsky.socialJan 13(source)

"Video recorded by Ernesto Campos, a United States citizen, shows federal immigration agents detaining him after slashing his tires. “I don’t know why he popped my tires, he already had my …,” says Ernesto Campos in the video. “He had a reason,” answers an agent" www.kget.com/news/local-n...

WATCH: Bakersfield resident captures confrontation with Border Patrol agent

Campos was detained for about four hours and then was released when his citizenship was confirmed. He says he’s still coping with the situation and only half of his employees showed up to wor…

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

August J. Pollak@augustjpollak.bsky.socialJan 13(source)

The largest wildfire in Texas history just happened eleven months ago and destroyed thirty times more area than the one in Los Angeles

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Katie Phang@katiephang.bsky.socialJan 13(source)

READ THIS. THEN READ IT AGAIN.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 11(source)

Maduro's actions today continue to undermine the electoral will of the Venezuelan people who voted resoundingly for Edmundo González. We must work collectively to support a democratic, just & peaceful outcome in Venezuela. My full statement w/ Foreign Affairs Dems: castro.house.gov/media-center...

Castro, Meeks, Shaheen, Kaine Lead Dem Statement on the Maduro Regime’s Ongoing Violence Against the Venezuelan People | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro

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

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

The New York Times@nytimes.comJan 9(source)

Breaking News: President-elect Trump’s advisers are said to be trying to identify a disease that could help them justify closing the U.S. border with Mexico. They have spent months trying to find the right disease to build their case.

Inside Trump’s Search for a Health Threat to Justify His Immigration Crackdown

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s advisers have spent months trying to identify a disease that will help them build their case for closing the border.

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

Today I signed my Oath of Office to serve another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. I’m honored to work for my hometown of San Antonio in Congress.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Leia🇨🇴🇺🇸@theswprincess.bsky.socialJan 9(source)

The former FBI informant who accused President Biden and his son Hunter of taking a $10 million bribe from Ukraine was sentenced to 6 years in prison today. After Alexander Smirnov was changed with lying about the bribe, he admitted the information came from Russian officials.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

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

NEW: Rep. Gomez and I are leading 30+ members of the CHC in a letter asking Pres. Biden to direct the FBI to declassify files on surveillance of the Latino civil rights movement. The CIA released 50+ files last month, but many of the FBI’s files remain undisclosed. castro.house.gov/media-center...

Following Major Revelations About CIA Surveillance of the Latino Civil Rights Movement, Reps. Castro and Gomez Lead 30+ Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members in Push for Transparency from FBI | U.S. C...

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

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

Last year, I was proud to get $500,000 to kickstart this project, which will support young women as they build healthy and stable lives through housing, workforce training, and other services. I’m looking forward to seeing the impact to come. 2/

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

This morning, my office joined the San Antonio YWCA for a groundbreaking ceremony at their Women’s Live and Learn Center. 1/

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

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

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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(103)

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
H. Res. 1186 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Specia…
Joined: 2026-04-16

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Voting History

552 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
2025-11-20	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
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to

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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