U.S. Representative · Texas, District 20

Joaquin Castro

Lawyer (J.D.) Educator

Democratic Texas On the 2026 ballot Official website

Bills introduced

174

During their time in Congress

Bills cosponsored

1,698

Signed on as a supporter

Status

Serving now

As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these

Votes with their party

98%

4,632 of 4,712 Yea/Nay votes matched the Democratic majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.

Roll-call votes missed

201 of 4,924 votes

Bills enacted into law

0 of 174 bills they introduced

Won in 2024

Unopposed

No other candidate was on the ballot. Clerk's official results

Based on 4,924 recorded votes and 174 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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How they voted recently 20 most recent

Date and question	Vote	Question	Position	Result
Sep 16, 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · `119-S-2403` Passed	H #314	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · `119-S-2403`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 16, 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-9497` Passed	H #313	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-9497`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 16, 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-9340` Passed	H #312	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-9340`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 16, 2026 On Passage · `119-HJRES-213` Passed	H #311	On Passage · `119-HJRES-213`	Nay	Passed	Details →
Sep 16, 2026 On Passage · `119-HR-10326` Passed	H #310	On Passage · `119-HR-10326`	Nay	Passed	Details →
Sep 16, 2026 On Passage · `119-HR-9576` Passed	H #309	On Passage · `119-HR-9576`	Nay	Passed	Details →
Sep 16, 2026 On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · `119-HR-5334` Passed	H #308	On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · `119-HR-5334`	Nay	Passed	Details →
Sep 15, 2026 On Agreeing to the Resolution · `119-HCONRES-93` Passed	H #307	On Agreeing to the Resolution · `119-HCONRES-93`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 15, 2026 On Passage · `119-HJRES-210` Passed	H #306	On Passage · `119-HJRES-210`	Nay	Passed	Details →
Sep 15, 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-9500` Passed	H #305	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-9500`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 15, 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · `119-HR-2140` Passed	H #304	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · `119-HR-2140`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 15, 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-4646` Passed	H #303	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-4646`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 15, 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-8278` Passed	H #302	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-8278`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 15, 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-2978` Passed	H #301	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-2978`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 15, 2026 On Agreeing to the Resolution · `119-HRES-1530` Passed	H #300	On Agreeing to the Resolution · `119-HRES-1530`	Nay	Passed	Details →
Sep 15, 2026 On Ordering the Previous Question · `119-HRES-1530` Passed	H #299	On Ordering the Previous Question · `119-HRES-1530`	Nay	Passed	Details →
Sep 15, 2026 On Motion to Table · `119-HRES-1486` Passed	H #298	On Motion to Table · `119-HRES-1486`	Nay	Passed	Details →
Sep 14, 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-3276` Passed	H #297	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-3276`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 14, 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-4219` Passed	H #296	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · `119-HR-4219`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 3, 2026 On Passage · `119-HR-4795` Passed	H #295	On Passage · `119-HR-4795`	Nay	Passed	Details →

Bills they introduced 25 most recent

ID	Title	Introduced	Policy
`119-HR-10642`	Stop the Settlements Act	Oct 1, 2026	International Affairs
`119-HRES-1573`	Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the Unite…	Sep 24, 2026	Arts, Culture, Religion
`119-HRES-1559`	Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hi…	Sep 17, 2026	Education
`119-HR-9698`	Advanced Coursework Equity Act	Jul 15, 2026	Education
`119-HR-7675`	Securing Partner Supply Chains Act	Feb 25, 2026	International Affairs
`119-HRES-1012`	Recognizing and honoring Cristina M. Rodríguez for her historic appointment as dean of Yale Law Sch…	Jan 21, 2026	Education
`119-HR-7059`	No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act	Jan 14, 2026	International Affairs
`119-HR-6910`	United States International Development Corporation Chief Development Officer Act	Dec 19, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HRES-969`	Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "National His…	Dec 19, 2025	Education
`119-HR-6736`	ARMAS Act of 2025	Dec 16, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HR-6562`	United States Development Finance Corporation Effectiveness Act	Dec 10, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HR-6563`	Terrorist Watchlist Modification Review Act	Dec 10, 2025	Crime and Law Enforcement
`119-HR-6347`	Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025	Dec 2, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HRES-653`	Expressing support for the Japanese Diet's Caucus for Universal Values in the Indo-Pacific and for …	Aug 15, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HR-4489`	Sunshine on Solar Lending Act	Jul 17, 2025	Finance and Financial Sector
`119-HR-4490`	PARTNER Act	Jul 17, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HR-4319`	Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act of 2025	Jul 10, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HR-4318`	Head Start for Our Future Act	Jul 10, 2025	Education
`119-HR-3865`	PARTNER with ASEAN Act of 2025	Jun 10, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HR-3678`	Strengthening US-Caribbean Partnership Act	Jun 3, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HRES-368`	Requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the F…	May 1, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HRES-357`	Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House o…	Apr 29, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HR-2825`	Postal Service Clusterbox Responsibility Act	Apr 10, 2025	Government Operations and Politics
`119-HRES-168`	Reaffirming the United States commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico and condemning cal…	Feb 27, 2025	International Affairs
`119-HR-923`	Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025	Feb 4, 2025	Crime and Law Enforcement

Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent

ID	Title	Introduced
`119-HRES-1594`	Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streami…	Oct 1, 2026
`119-HRES-1603`	Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to fr…	Oct 1, 2026
`119-HJRES-217`	Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saud…	Sep 16, 2026
`119-HR-10374`	Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act of 2026	Sep 14, 2026
`119-HR-10223`	End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026	Sep 2, 2026
`119-HR-10227`	INSULIN Act of 2026	Sep 2, 2026
`119-HRES-1481`	Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.	Aug 13, 2026
`119-HRES-1456`	Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch offic…	Jul 23, 2026
`119-HR-9944`	TPS Review Act	Jul 23, 2026
`119-HR-9752`	Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026	Jul 16, 2026
`119-HR-9432`	LIFT the BAR Act	Jun 24, 2026
`119-HRES-1384`	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropria…	Jun 24, 2026
`119-HR-9401`	Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026	Jun 23, 2026
`119-HR-9374`	Find Our Families Act of 2026	Jun 18, 2026
`119-HR-9270`	Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026	Jun 11, 2026
`119-HR-9250`	Great American Outdoors Act 250	Jun 10, 2026
`119-HCONRES-108`	Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United Stat…	Jun 3, 2026
`119-HCONRES-106`	To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic…	May 22, 2026
`119-HR-9000`	SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026	May 21, 2026
`119-HR-8968`	No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026	May 21, 2026
`119-HR-8914`	No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026	May 20, 2026
`119-HR-8929`	To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is re…	May 20, 2026
`119-HR-8592`	No WAR Act	Apr 30, 2026
`119-HRES-1248`	Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of …	Apr 30, 2026
`119-HR-8582`	Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act	Apr 29, 2026

Committee assignments

7 current assignments · source: clerk.house.gov & senate.gov

Campaign money

2025 to 2026 cycle, reported through October 14, 2026

$592,416

Raised

$601,757

Spent

$129,317

Cash on hand

Itemized gifts from individuals: $377,342. From PACs and other political committees: $168,000.

What Joaquin Castro's campaign committee reported to the Federal Election Commission for the current two-year cycle (FEC candidate H2TX35011). Campaigns report quarterly, so these totals trail by up to three months. Small gifts under $200 are not itemized, so individual giving is larger than the itemized figure. See the full filings at the FEC.

Lobbyist political contributions

124 contributions totaling $391,638 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND $184,971 · 1 contribution
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE $12,500 · 5 contributions
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION $12,500 · 5 contributions
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA) $11,000 · 6 contributions
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS $10,000 · 2 contributions
AKERMAN LLP $10,000 · 2 contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $9,000 · 5 contributions
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES $7,500 · 3 contributions

Recent contributions

Date	Filer	Payee	Honoree	Amount
Jun 27, 2026	MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. To CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep. Joaquin Castro	CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Rep. Joaquin Castro	$2,500.00
Jun 4, 2026	NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION To CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Joaquin Castro	CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Joaquin Castro	$1,000.00
Jun 2, 2026	AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES To CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Joaquin Castro	CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Joaquin Castro	$2,500.00
May 28, 2026	VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES To CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep. Joaquin Castro	CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Rep. Joaquin Castro	$1,000.00
May 26, 2026	LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION To CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Castro, Joaquin	CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Castro, Joaquin	$1,000.00
May 19, 2026	HOLLIS PUBLIC AFFAIRS To CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Joaquin Castro	CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Joaquin Castro	$1,000.00
May 18, 2026	AAR CORP. To CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep Joaquin Castro	CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Rep Joaquin Castro	$2,500.00
Mar 31, 2026	COMCAST CORPORATION To JOAQUIN CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Joaquin Castro	JOAQUIN CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Joaquin Castro	$250.00
Mar 31, 2026	HOGAN LOVELLS CADWALADER US LLP (FKA HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP) To JOAQUIN CASTRO · Honoree: Joaquin Castro	JOAQUIN CASTRO	Joaquin Castro	$1,000.00
Mar 25, 2026	AT&T SERVICES, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES To CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Castro, Joaquin	CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Castro, Joaquin	$1,000.00
Mar 25, 2026	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA) To CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep Joaquin Castro	CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Rep Joaquin Castro	$1,000.00
Mar 25, 2026	START EARLY (FOR FIRST FIVE YEARS FUND) To CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Joaquin Castro	CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Joaquin Castro	$500.00
Mar 25, 2026	OGR To CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Joaquin Castro	CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Joaquin Castro	$500.00
Mar 20, 2026	OGR To ELECT JOAQUIN CASTRO · Honoree: Congressman Joaquin Castro	ELECT JOAQUIN CASTRO	Congressman Joaquin Castro	$1,000.00
Mar 12, 2026	AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD To JOAQUIN CASTRO FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep. Joaquin Castro	JOAQUIN CASTRO FOR CONGRESS	Rep. Joaquin Castro	$500.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

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Time in Congress

House of Representatives · Texas · District 20
2013–present · Congresses 113–119

Washington, DC office

2241 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

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APA

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MLA

"Castro, Joaquin (Democratic–Texas): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/C001091/.

Bluebook (legal)

Profile of Castro, Joaquin, Member of Congress, Texas (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/C001091/.

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