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Joaquin Castro

U.S. Representative · Texas, District 20

  • Democrat
  • Since 2013
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

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As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    2241 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4320

    202-225-3236

  • District offices

    San Antonio

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  • U.S. House roll-call votes

    Votes and participation

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

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    Terms, committees, offices

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Scorecard

Voting Record

36.6/ 100

Ranked 125 of 215 in the House minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    429 of 445 while seated (96.4%)

    25th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    17 of 17 sponsored · 20.3 points

    42nd percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 1 cosponsored

    1 passed a chamber · 0 reported · 16 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    669 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2025-04-29Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 859 — Informing Consumers about Smart Devices ActActive
2025-04-29Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1442 — To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.Active
2025-04-29Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1402 — TICKET ActActive
2025-04-29Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHRES 354 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.Passed 2025-04-29
2025-04-29Voted nay on “On Ordering the Previous Question”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHRES 354 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.Passed 2025-04-29
2025-04-29SponsoredHR 15 — Equality ActProposed
2025-04-29SponsoredHRES 357 — Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 20, 2025, under the control of the President or the Secretary, respectively, relating to international agreements between the United States of America and El Salvador and the removal of individuals from the United States to El Salvador and subsequent detentions of such individuals.Proposed
2025-04-29SponsoredHR 1522 — Federal Retirement Fairness ActProposed
2025-04-29SponsoredHR 2311 — Pakistan Democracy ActProposed
2025-04-28Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewS 146 — TAKE IT DOWN ActPassed 2025-05-19
2025-04-28Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 973 — Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries ActActive
2025-04-28SponsoredHR 2753 — Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025Proposed
2025-04-17SponsoredHR 1509 — Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025Proposed
2025-04-17SponsoredHR 1732 — GUARD VA Benefits ActProposed
2025-04-10Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 22 — SAVE ActActive
2025-04-10Voted yea on “On Motion to Recommit”Failed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 22 — SAVE ActActive
2025-04-10Voted nay on “On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHCONRES 14 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.Passed 2025-04-05
2025-04-10Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1228 — Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors ActActive
2025-04-10Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1526 — NORRA of 2025Active
2025-04-10SponsoredHR 2818 — Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement ActProposed
2025-04-10SponsoredHRES 326 — Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.Proposed
2025-04-10SponsoredHR 2851 — WISE ActProposed
2025-04-10SponsoredHR 2825 — Postal Service Clusterbox Responsibility ActProposed
2025-04-09Voted yea on “On Motion to Recommit”Failed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1526 — NORRA of 2025Active
2025-04-09Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewSJRES 18 — A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".Passed 2025-05-09
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