Kathy Castor
U.S. Representative, Florida District 14 on the U.S. House
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In the records we collect, Kathy cast 674 recorded votes, and voted with the final outcome 42% of the time.
U.S. House: missed 11 of 674 recorded votes (1.6%) 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 662 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, Florida District 14 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Qualified candidate (FEC active)
Source: FEC filing, H6FL11126
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U.S. Representative. Duties under the U.S. Constitution
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature. …
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… The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.
All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills. …
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; …
Where Kathy stands
On 526 recorded votes where members disagreed, Kathy was on the prevailing side 159 times and in the minority 367 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and fiscal policy - budget allocation.
- Fiscal Policy - Budget AllocationYes 18, No 45
- Voted no on HR9436: To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale.... Passed 219 to 196, Sep 1, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HR8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Passed 216 to 212, Jul 22, 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
- Defense & Foreign AffairsYes 16, No 6
- Voted yes on HCONRES108: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon. Failed 189 to 235, Jun 30, 2026. Record
- Voted yes on HCONRES75: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against.... Failed 212 to 212, May 14, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HR7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act. Passed 224 to 200, Apr 30, 2026. Record
- Public Health & Human ServicesYes 8, No 12
- Voted yes on HR9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. Failed 210 to 211, Jul 16, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HR1041: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. Passed 216 to 201, May 21, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HRES1300: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047).... Passed 208 to 207, May 20, 2026. Record
- Public Safety & Emergency ServicesYes 8, No 9
- Environmental Land AcquisitionYes 5, No 8
- Voted no on HJRES210: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection.... Passed 216 to 211, Sep 15, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HJRES131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management.... Passed 217 to 209, Nov 18, 2025. Record
- Voted no on SJRES31: Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Review of Final Rule.... Passed 216 to 212, May 22, 2025. Record
- EducationYes 3, No 7
- Not in a single policy areaYes 127, No 254
- Voted no on HR10326: PROOF Act. Passed 217 to 207, Sep 16, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HRES1530: 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 H.J..... Passed 214 to 211, Sep 15, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HR1501: Protecting Domestic Mining Act. Passed 218 to 201, Sep 2, 2026. Record
Filled bar: yes votes. Outlined bar: no votes. Listed votes are ones where Kathy was in the minority.
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
HJRES213: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
On Passage
Passed 214 to 208. Housing & Development. Official record
Castor - Sep 16, 2026U.S. HouseCastor
- Sep 16, 2026U.S. HouseCastor
- Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
HR5334: An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments
Passed 262 to 159. Fiscal Policy - Taxation. Official record
Castor - Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
S2403: Retire through Ownership Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Passed 401 to 14. Official record
Castor - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HRES1530: 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 H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Passed 214 to 211. Official record
Castor - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HRES1486: Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
On Motion to Table
Passed 232 to 147. Public Safety & Emergency Services. Official record
Castor - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HRES1530: 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 H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
On Ordering the Previous Question
Passed 214 to 208. Official record
Castor - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HCONRES93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Passed 220 to 204. Defense & Foreign Affairs. Official record
Castor - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HJRES210: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
On Passage
Passed 216 to 211. Environmental Land Acquisition. Official record
Castor - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HR9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Passed 408 to 17. Fiscal Policy - Taxation. Official record
Castor - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HR2140: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Passed 343 to 79. Official record
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In the news
Headlines that name Kathy, with the publisher. We link to coverage; we don't summarize or rate it.
- Erin In The Morning, Oct 23, 2026Dem Congresswoman Kathy Castor Laughs As She Says She Opposes Trans Inclusion In Sports
- PolitiFact, Oct 22, 2026Did Rep. Kathy Castor violate an insider trading law?
- National Republican Congressional Committee, Oct 22, 2026BREAKING: Kathy Castor Hit With Ethics Complaint for Misusing Official Resources
- Florida Politics, Oct 21, 2026Ethics complaint filed over Kathy Castor social media post
- wtsp.com, Oct 20, 2026Castor vs. Beltran: Meet the candidates running for Congress in Florida’s District 14
- Florida Phoenix, Oct 20, 2026In a redrawn congressional district, Kathy Castor faces her toughest battle
- Punchbowl News, Oct 20, 2026Can Kathy Castor beat the Republican gerrymander?
- Tampa Bay Times, Oct 18, 2026Can Kathy Castor win in a district that favored Trump? Expect a close race
- AOL.com, Oct 18, 2026Can Kathy Castor win in a district that favored Trump? Expect a close race
- WUSF, Oct 17, 2026Kathy Castor, Mike Beltran square off in a rare debate for Congress
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on EnergyRanking Member
- House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
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Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.