Castro, Joaquin

Democrat

House of Representatives

Texas — District 20

Years in Office

185

Bills Sponsored

1633

Cosponsored

Contact

Office2241 Rayburn House Office Building

Phone(202) 225-3236

Official Website

Committees (7)

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

East Asia and Pacific

Western Hemisphere

Ranking Member

Central Intelligence Agency

National Security Agency and Cyber

Oversight and Investigations

Ranking Member

2026 Election

Castro, Joaquin — Independent (Incumbent)

Running in Texas District 20

Election details for this seat will appear here when available.

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Voting Patterns

Votes with party

31%

Votes with Democrat

Crosses party lines

69%

Votes against party

Missed votes

2 of 47

Total votes

of 47 roll calls

Castro, Joaquin votes with Democrat 31% of the time and crosses party lines more often than average. They've missed 4% of roll call votes.

Recent Votes

Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Feb 11, 2026· Passed

Nay

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Jan 22, 2026· Passed

Nay

Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes

Jan 22, 2026· Passed

Nay

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

Jan 8, 2026· Passed

Yea

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes

Dec 10, 2025· Passed

Nay

Social Media

@JoaquinCastrotx on X 326420614138023 on Facebook YouTube Channel

Official Sources

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Currently serving in Congress