J
Joaquin Castro
U.S. Representative, TX-20
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative, TX-20 current
Texas |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2027 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, TX-20
Texas |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, TX-20
Texas |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, TX-20
Texas |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, TX-20
Texas |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, TX-20
Texas |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, TX-20
Texas |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2015 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| US House District TX-20
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District TX-20
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District TX-20
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District TX-20
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District TX-20
United States |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District TX-20
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2015 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs — Western Hemisphere — Ranking Member unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence — Oversight and Investigations — Ranking Member unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs — East Asia and Pacific unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence — Central Intelligence Agency unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence — National Security Agency and Cyber unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim
DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. -0.402, social dim. -0.142. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic
Roll-call votes (583 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HRES 1335
Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-222 | Jun 11, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll222 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 9238
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Nay | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-221 | Jun 11, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll221 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 8464
Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-220 | Jun 10, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll220 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-219 | Jun 10, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll219 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 8312
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-218 | Jun 10, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll218 US-GOV-PD |
|
HR 7892
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-217 | Jun 10, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll217 US-GOV-PD |
|
HR 5408
Faster Labor Contracts Act
|
On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-216 | Jun 9, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll216 US-GOV-PD |
|
HRES 1140
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-215 | Jun 9, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll215 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Discharge | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-212 | Jun 9, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll212 US-GOV-PD | |
|
S 2
Secure America Act
|
On Passage | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-214 | Jun 9, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll214 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Commit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-213 | Jun 9, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll213 US-GOV-PD | |
|
HRES 1345
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8312) to establish fraud prevention and program…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-211 | Jun 9, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll211 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-210 | Jun 9, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll210 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 8428
Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-209 | Jun 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll209 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 8466
TRUE Accountability Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-208 | Jun 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll208 US-GOV-PD |
|
HR 2913
Ukraine Support Act
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-207 | Jun 4, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll207 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 518
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-206 | Jun 4, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll206 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Discharge | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-200 | Jun 3, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll200 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 8646
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations…
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-205 | Jun 4, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll205 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-204 | Jun 4, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll204 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1336
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-203 | Jun 4, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll203 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-202 | Jun 4, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll202 US-GOV-PD | |
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HCONRES 84
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-201 | Jun 4, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll201 US-GOV-PD |
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HCONRES 86
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-199 | Jun 3, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll199 US-GOV-PD |
|
HR 7726
Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-198 | Jun 3, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll198 US-GOV-PD |
Campaign finance
2024 cycle · official FEC aggregate
Period Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · as of Dec 31, 2024 · coverage: official aggregate · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Receipts | Spending | Cash | Debt | Refunds | Self-funding | Net receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $689,807 | $713,893 | $138,658 | $0 | $12,190 | — | $677,617 |
2024 · Itemized receipts loaded
Period Jan 6, 2023–Dec 30, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 6:56 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Gross receipts loaded | Refunds/reversals loaded | Net receipts loaded |
|---|---|---|
| $858,203 | $0 | $858,203 |
Largest itemized receipts
| Cycle | Amount | Donor | To committee | Type | Date | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,000 | CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 30, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | BORDER HEALTH FEDERAL PAC | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 30, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | BORDER HEALTH FEDERAL PAC | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 30, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC PAC (TOYOTA/LEXUS PAC) | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 26, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jul 13, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 28, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | GULF STATES TOYOTA INC FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 12, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS PAC | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 30, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | MIDWEST REGION LABORERS' POLITICAL LEAGUE | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 25, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 25, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | DEMAND JUSTICE PAC | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 25, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AKERMAN LLP PAC | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 30, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 23, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA-COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 28, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE PAC | CASTRO FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 29, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Largest loaded receipts, not a complete total. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.
Outside spending
Independent expenditures are not campaign contributions and are shown separately by support or opposition.
| Cycle | Position | Itemized spending loaded | Period / as of | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Support | $10 (1 records) | Jul 4, 2024–Jul 4, 2024 · as of Jul 4, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Social media
Recent posts
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