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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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Evidence & sources

  • 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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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
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1048 — DETERRENT ActActive
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”Failed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1048 — DETERRENT ActActive
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”Failed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1048 — DETERRENT ActActive
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”Failed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1048 — DETERRENT ActActive
2025-03-27Voted yea on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”Failed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1048 — DETERRENT ActActive
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHJRES 75 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".Passed 2025-05-09
2025-03-27Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHJRES 24 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".Passed 2025-05-09
2025-03-27SponsoredHR 2411 — UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-27SponsoredHRES 261 — Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.Proposed
2025-03-26SponsoredHRES 255 — 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 strikes on the Houthis in Yemen and the disclosure of confidential information to a journalist on the Signal application.Proposed
2025-03-25Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHRES 242 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.Passed 2025-03-25
2025-03-25Voted nay on “On Ordering the Previous Question”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHRES 242 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.Passed 2025-03-25
2025-03-25Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1534 — IMPACT ActActive
2025-03-25SponsoredHR 17 — Paycheck Fairness ActProposed
2025-03-25SponsoredHCONRES 21 — Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.Proposed
2025-03-24Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 1326 — DOE and USDA Interagency Research ActActive
2025-03-24Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHR 359 — Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025Active
2025-03-24SponsoredHRES 219 — Recognizing the contributions of the Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program, the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, and the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program to advance America's national security, development, and diplomacy efforts.Proposed
2025-03-24SponsoredHJRES 80 — Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.Proposed
2025-03-21SponsoredHR 2181 — Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-21SponsoredHR 2180 — Keep the Watchdogs Running ActProposed
2025-03-18SponsoredHR 728 — Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-18SponsoredHR 2192 — Air America Act of 2025Proposed
2025-03-14SponsoredHR 2102 — Major Richard Star ActProposed
2025-03-11Voted nay on “On Passage”Passed · sources disagree, under reviewHJRES 25 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Passed 2025-04-10
This score is a guide, not a verdict.