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Joaquin Castro

U.S. Representative for Texas's 20th District

Democrat · Since 2013 · Next election: 2026 · Age 52

Last updated · 7 sources

Joaquin Castro is the U.S. Representative for Texas's 20th District, a Democrat serving since 2013.

Castro has served in the House longer than 323 of its 438 other members and longer than 28 of Texas's 36 other House members.

Castro sits on 2 committees: Intelligence and Foreign Affairs.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Castro voted in 135 of 139 roll calls (97%). In that period, 35 bills Castro sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Castro has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)

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Votes

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Voted in 135 of 139 roll calls (97%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Castro voted with the majority of House Democrats on 132 roll calls and against it on 3.

Votes against the party majority and missed votes (latest 5 of 7)

Joaquin Castro's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultJoaquin CastroNote
Sep 16No. 309On Passage H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Sep 1No. 286On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments H.R. 6500AGOA Extension ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 29No. 229On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 7128TRIA Program Reauthorization ActPassedNot VotingDid not vote
Jun 29No. 228On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 7757KIDS ActPassedNot VotingDid not vote
Jun 4No. 201On Agreeing to the Resolution H.Con.Res. 84Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from LebanonFailedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay

Legislation

25 bills sponsored and 261 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.R. 10642 To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.

    Sponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  • H.Res. 1603 Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  • H.Res. 1594 Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Campaign finance

Raised
$514,776
Spent
$499,054
Cash on hand
$154,380

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H2TX35011

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