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.
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 “Clergy Act” (2026-04-27) — Passed
Yea on “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (2025-07-03) — Failed
Yea on “Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act” (2025-04-01) — Passed
Yea on “Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act” (2025-03-31) — Passed
Yea on “National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025” (2025-03-31) — Passed
Nay on “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".” (2025-03-27) — 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.