Joaquin Castro
U.S. Representative, Texas District 20 on the U.S. House
- 202-225-3236
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In the records we collect, Joaquin cast 674 recorded votes, voted with the final outcome 37% of the time, introduced 59 bills, and cosponsored 552 more.
U.S. House: missed 21 of 674 recorded votes (3.1%) this 119th Congress; chamber median 1.9%.
Source: U.S. House roll-call votes
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 652 votes. "Missed" counts roll calls recorded as Not Voting or absent while in office; the median covers members recorded on at least 20 of them. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
On the ballot
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 20 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Qualified
Source: sos.texas.gov
Compare candidatesWhere Joaquin stands
On 530 recorded votes where members disagreed, Joaquin was on the prevailing side 137 times and in the minority 393 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and fiscal policy - budget allocation.
- Fiscal Policy - Budget AllocationYes 16, No 50
- Voted yes on HR9436: To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale.... Failed 202 to 212, Sep 1, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HCONRES113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels.... Passed 216 to 214, Jul 22, 2026. Record
What they bring forward
Topics of the bills they introduced, grouped into descriptive policy areas by the wording of each official title.
- Education11 bills
- Defense & Foreign Affairs8 bills
- Public Safety & Emergency Services4 bills
- Children & Families2 bills
- Government Operations - Contracts & Procurement2 bills
- Ceremonial & Recognition1 bill
- Immigration1 bill
- Not in a single policy area26 bills
When the vote split
Unanimous votes say little about how members differ. These are the recorded votes where members disagreed, most recent first.
- Yea
- Nay
- Absent or not voting
- Abstain or present
- Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
S2403: Retire through Ownership Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Passed 401 to 14. Official record
Castro - Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
Bills they introduced
- H.R. 10642 (119th Congress)Stop the Settlements ActLatest recorded action (2026-10-01): 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. 1573 (119th Congress)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".Latest recorded action (2026-09-24): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- H.Res. 1559 (119th Congress), EducationExpressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".Latest recorded action (2026-09-17): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- H.R. 4318 (119th Congress), EducationHead Start for Our Future ActLatest recorded action (2025-07-10): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
Raised $1,296,472 and spent $1,182,967 for the 2014 election, with $260,559 on hand as of Dec 30, 2014.
Source: FEC filing, H2TX35011
2014 campaign$1,294,485 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees0%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)44%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)7%
- Political action committees (PACs)49%
- Other0%
Source: FEC filing, H2TX35011
2012 campaign$1,458,810 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees0%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)59%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)5%
- Political action committees (PACs)36%
- Other0%
Individual contributors by occupation group
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Western HemisphereRanking Member
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Subcommittee on Central Intelligence Agency
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Subcommittee on National Security Agency and Cyber
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Subcommittee on Oversight and InvestigationsRanking Member
Source: unitedstates.github.io
Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.