U.S. House · TX-20Bioguide ID C001091
Joaquin Castro
U.S. Representative for Texas’s 20th district
Democrat
In Congress since2013
Term endsJan 3, 2027
119th Congress, two-year term
On the record
- Yes
- 270
- No
- 381
- Present
- 1
- Did not vote
- 21
- Speaker election
- 1
Missed 3.1% of roll calls. Chamber median 1.9%.
The full voting record50%Chamber median 98%100%
Counts roll calls where most Democrats and most Republicans voted differently, leaving out procedural votes.
How we count- Introduced
- 25
- Passed committee
- 3
- Passed a chamber
- 1
- Became law
- 0
- Individuals
- $424K
- PACs
- $168K
- Party
- $0
- Other
- $3
From FEC filings, Voteview roll calls and Congress.gov.
Democrat. In Congress since 2013, 7 terms in total.
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Bills sponsored, 119th Congress
Bills and resolutions where Castro is the primary sponsor. Most bills never leave committee; that is normal for every member. Source: Congress.gov, last updated Oct 29, 2026.
- Sponsored
- 25
- Passed committee
- 3
- Passed a chamber
- 1
- Became law
- 0
10 of 25 have at least one cosponsor from the other party.
Stop the Settlements Act
Introduced Oct 1, 2026. 60 cosponsors. H.R. 10642 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
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".
Introduced Sep 24, 2026. 0 cosponsors. H.Res. 1573 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".