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Castro, Joaquin
Member of Congress

Joaquin Castro

Lawyer (J.D.) Educator
Democratic Texas On the 2026 ballot Official website
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Bills introduced
171
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
1,678
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%
3,755 of 3,824 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
4%
167 of 4,002 votes
Bills enacted into law
0.0%
0 of 171 bills they introduced

Based on 4,002 recorded votes and 171 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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Committee assignments

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

Lobbyist political contributions

104 contributions totaling $178,917 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION $12,500 · 5 contributions
  • TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA) $10,000 · 5 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 ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE $7,500 · 3 contributions
  • INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS $7,000 · 2 contributions
  • NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL, INC. $7,000 · 3 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jun 4, 2026 NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CASTRO FOR CONGRESS Joaquin Castro $1,000.00
Mar 20, 2026 OGR ELECT JOAQUIN CASTRO Congressman Joaquin Castro $1,000.00
Dec 19, 2025 SOLVENTUM CORPORATION CASTRO FOR CONGRESS Rep. Joaquin Castro $1,000.00
Dec 19, 2025 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS CASTRO FOR CONGRESS Joaquin Castro $3,500.00
Dec 12, 2025 INTERSECT PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC CASTRO FOR CONGRESS U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro $250.00
Dec 12, 2025 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED CASTRO FOR CONGRESS Rep. Joaquin Castro $1,000.00
Dec 12, 2025 AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD REP. JOAQUIN CASTRO Rep. Joaquin Castro for Congress $500.00
Dec 10, 2025 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS CASTRO FOR CONGRESS Joaquin Castro $3,000.00
Dec 9, 2025 UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION CASTRO FOR CONGRESS Rep. Joaquin Castro $2,500.00
Sep 26, 2025 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION, AFL-CIO CASTRO FOR CONGRESS Castro, Joaquin $1,500.00
Sep 20, 2025 INTERSECT PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC CASTRO FOR CONGRESS U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro $250.00
Sep 4, 2025 MICROSOFT CORPORATION CASTRO FOR CONGRESS Rep. Joaquin Castro $1,000.00
Sep 1, 2025 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES CASTRO FOR CONGRESS Joaquin Castro $2,500.00
Aug 25, 2025 TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA) CASTRO FOR CONGRESS Rep. Joaquin Castro $1,000.00
Aug 13, 2025 CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. INC. DBA AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS CASTRO FOR CONGRESS Joaquin Castro $1,000.00

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.

 Time in Congress
  • House of Representatives · Texas · District 20
    2025–present · Congress 119
  • House of Representatives · Texas · District 20
    2023–2025 · Congress 118
  • House of Representatives · Texas · District 20
    2021–2023 · Congress 117
  • House of Representatives · Texas · District 20
    2019–2021 · Congress 116
  • House of Representatives · Texas · District 20
    2017–2019 · Congress 115
  • House of Representatives · Texas · District 20
    2015–2017 · Congress 114
  • House of Representatives · Texas · District 20
    2013–2015 · Congress 113
 Washington, DC office

2241 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 225-3236

 How they voted recently 20 votes shown
DateVoteQuestionPositionResult
Jul 16, 2026 H #249 On Motion to Recommit · 119-HR-9237 Yea Failed Details →
Jul 16, 2026 H #248 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-HR-5362 Yea Passed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 H #247 On Passage · 119-HR-8595 Nay Passed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 H #246 On Motion to Recommit · 119-HR-8595 Yea Failed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 H #245 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-8595 Nay Failed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 H #244 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-8595 Nay Failed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 H #243 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-8595 Yea Failed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 H #242 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-8595 Nay Failed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 H #241 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-8595 Nay Failed Details →
Jul 14, 2026 H #240 On Passage · 119-HR-1181 Nay Passed Details →
Jul 14, 2026 H #239 On Motion to Recommit · 119-HR-1181 Yea Failed Details →
Jul 14, 2026 H #238 On Passage · 119-HR-139 Yea Passed Details →
Jul 14, 2026 H #237 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HRES-1423 Nay Passed Details →
Jul 14, 2026 H #236 On Ordering the Previous Question · 119-HRES-1423 Nay Passed Details →
Jul 13, 2026 H #235 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-8897 Yea Passed Details →
Jul 13, 2026 H #234 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-HR-3106 Yea Passed Details →
Jun 30, 2026 H #233 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HRES-1399 Yea Passed Details →
Jun 30, 2026 H #232 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HCONRES-108 Yea Failed Details →
Jun 30, 2026 H #231 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HRES-1398 Nay Failed Details →
Jun 30, 2026 H #230 On Ordering the Previous Question · 119-HRES-1398 Nay Passed Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-HR-6736 ARMAS Act of 2025 Apr 14, 2026 International Affairs
119-HR-6347 Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025 Mar 5, 2026 International Affairs
119-HR-7675 Securing Partner Supply Chains Act Mar 5, 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-6563 Terrorist Watchlist Modification Review Act Dec 10, 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-HR-6562 United States Development Finance Corporation Effectiveness Act Dec 10, 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-4490 PARTNER Act Jul 17, 2025 International Affairs
119-HR-4489 Sunshine on Solar Lending Act Jul 17, 2025 Finance and Financial Sector
119-HR-4318 Head Start for Our Future Act Jul 10, 2025 Education
119-HR-4319 Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act of 2025 Jul 10, 2025 International Affairs
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
118-HR-10474 Department of State Reporting Requirements Cost Transparency Act Dec 18, 2024 International Affairs
118-HR-10387 Department of State Student Internship Program Improvements Act Dec 12, 2024 International Affairs
118-HR-10356 Foreign Service Orientation Support Act Dec 11, 2024 International Affairs
118-HR-10357 Transparency in Former Federal Employees Advising Foreign Governments Act Dec 11, 2024 International Affairs
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-HR-9752 To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure fair reimbursement rates for home and community-ba… Jul 16, 2026
119-HR-9432 LIFT the BAR Act 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-HR-8582 Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act Jun 2, 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-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 21, 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-6617 Keeping All Students Safe Act May 19, 2026
119-HR-6879 RESTRICT Act Apr 29, 2026
119-HR-8103 To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Cuba, and for other purposes. Apr 28, 2026
119-HR-8494 To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewi… Apr 23, 2026
119-HRES-1210 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy … Apr 23, 2026
119-HR-5068 MORE Act Apr 23, 2026
119-HR-7498 After Hours Child Care Act Apr 16, 2026
119-HRES-1186 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Special Envoy… Apr 16, 2026
119-HR-6181 John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act Apr 16, 2026
119-HR-1810 Safe Schools Improvement Act Apr 16, 2026
119-HRES-1185 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Justice must comply wit… Apr 16, 2026
119-HR-1993 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act Apr 15, 2026
119-HR-7531 Healthy Families Act Apr 15, 2026
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Open America. (2026). Castro, Joaquin (Democratic–Texas): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/C001091/
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"Castro, Joaquin (Democratic–Texas): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/C001091/.
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Profile of Castro, Joaquin, Member of Congress, Texas (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/C001091/.
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