Joaquin Castro

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Castro voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%

Where Castro broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  During San Antonio Field Hearing, Castro, Local Leaders Demand Accountability For ICE Operations And Proposed Warehouse

  Hosted field hearing examining ICE operations and mass deportation community impacts.

  “San Antonio is one of the epicenters for ICE activity and ranks fourth in the nation for arrests.”

  ImmigrationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  Castro, Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Issue Statement on State Department’s Partial Production of Venezuela Oil Deal Documents

  Issued statement criticizing State Department's limited production of Venezuela oil deal documents.

  “Congress cannot conduct meaningful oversight based on selective disclosures. Providing one document while withholding other central records raises further questions about what the administration is trying to conceal.”

  International AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Castro, Dean, Beyer, Casar, Jacobs, Escobar to Introduce Sanctions on Drivers of Settlement Expansion

  Introduced legislation to impose sanctions on Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank and Gaza.

  “Under Netanyahu’s government, settlers are engaged in a violent land grab that’s ripping Palestinians from their land.”

  Israeli E1 Settlement SanctionsInternational AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Castro, Casar Lead 60+ Democrats Demanding Answers on Securing Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Children

  Led 60+ Democrats demanding transparency in legal representation contracts for unaccompanied children.

  “Children's Legal Protections Should Never Be The Currency Of Political Patronage”

  ImmigrationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 23, 2026

  Castro Statement on Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez

  Criticized ICE treatment of man shot by federal immigration officer.

  “ICE has shot and killed people before, including U.S. citizens, and lied about it. They have discredited themselves. There must be an independent investigation, and the ICE officers who shot Wilber in the back should be held accountable. Finally, this system known as ICE, which has allowed a man to be tortured, should…”

  ImmigrationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 22, 2026

  Castro Statement on Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez

  Criticized ICE shooting of asylum seeker; announced visit to demand his release from detention.

  “Despite losing movement on his left side and having a bullet lodged next to his spine, ICE has forced Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez out of the hospital and back to the South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall, Texas. It is nothing more than a prison. Congressman Greg Casar and I will visit him tomorrow to check on…”

  Immigration EnforcementAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Castro voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 25 (House median 25) · cosponsored 261 (median 289), 29 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Education, Crime and Law Enforcement.

• H.R. 10642 To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1573 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".Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1559 Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".Education · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6736 ARMAS Act of 2025International Affairs · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9698 Advanced Coursework Equity ActEducation · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7675 Securing Partner Supply Chains ActRequires federal agencies to assess and secure supply chains for critical goods and materials. AI-readInternational Affairs · Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Out of committee
• H.Res. 1012 Recognizing and honoring Cristina M. Rodríguez for her historic appointment as dean of Yale Law School.Education · Introduced Jan 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7059 No Unauthorized War in Mexico ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jan 14, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Castro’s campaign raised $515K: $374K (73%) from individuals and $141K (27%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $154K.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Castro

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 46.

1. Laborers' International Union, Midwest Region Labor union PAC
2. National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
3. National Beer Wholesalers Association Trade association PAC