Joaquin Castro — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Representative for TX's 20th Congressional District · Democrat

Joaquin Castro is a Democrat U.S. Representative for TX's 20th Congressional District. This page tracks Joaquin Castro's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2013.

Joaquin Castro's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 76.44% — cast 425 of 556 roll-call votes (missed 131).
• Party-line voting: votes with Democrat 95.68% of the time (4.32% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1816 bills, 74 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Joaquin Castro Votes On

• Taxation
• Immigration
• Defense Spending
• Health Insurance
• Foreign Aid
• Infrastructure

How Joaquin Castro Voted on Recent Bills

• Yea on “Ukraine Support Act” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Yea on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Yea on “Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.” (2026-06-04) — Failed
• Yea on “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Nay on “No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” (2026-06-03) — Passed

When Joaquin Castro Broke With the Democrat Party

Joaquin Castro has voted against the Democrat majority on about 4.3% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:

• Voted Yea on “Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.” (2026-06-04) while most Democrats voted No — Failed.
• Voted Nay on “Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025” (2026-05-12) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted Nay on “Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.” (2026-03-05) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted Nay on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-22) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted Nay on “Increase Retirement Earnings Act” (2026-01-15) while most Democrats voted Yea — Agreed to.

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