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D Democrat · U.S. Representative
Joaquin Castro
Texas's 20th district
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 2013 Terms 7 House Age 52
Office: 2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4320
676roll calls this Congress
3.3%missed (22)
97.8%voted with their party
25bills sponsored
261cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Retire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 401–14 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Water Resources Development Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 415–9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Ratepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–3 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection… On Passage | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | PROOF Act On Passage | Passed 217–207 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay against party | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act On Passage | Passed 352–72 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other… On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Passed 262–159 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 220–204 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental… On Passage | Passed 216–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 408–17 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 343–79 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Whistleblower Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 424–0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | GUARD Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 414–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 214–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors On Motion to Table | Passed 232–147 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Yea | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 345–60 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Yea | National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 371–33 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Nay | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act On Passage | Passed 237–169 |
Bills sponsored
All 25 →- H.R. 10642IntroducedSTS ActOct 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…
- Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month". Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week". Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Advanced Coursework Equity Act Jul 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Securing Partner Supply Chains Act Mar 26, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
- Recognizing and honoring Cristina M. Rodríguez for her historic appointment as dean of Yale Law School. Jan 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act Jan 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…
- United States International Development Corporation Chief Development Officer Act Dec 19, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week". Dec 19, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- ARMAS Act of 2025 Dec 16, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recently cosponsored
- Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States. Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] + 7 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- H.Res. 1603IntroducedExpressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] + 73 cosponsorsOct 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…
- AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] + 317 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
- Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026. Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] + 14 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act of 2026 Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] + 19 cosponsorsSep 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…
- Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] + 9 cosponsorsSep 10, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026 Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] + 18 cosponsorsSep 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- INSULIN Act of 2026 Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] + 19 cosponsorsSep 2, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each…
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