John R. Carter

U.S. Representative · Texas's 31st district

RepublicanTerm 2025

Official site: carter.house.gov/
Washington office phone: (202) 225-3864
Office: 2208 Rayburn House Office Building
Profile source: Congress.gov

What this office does

Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.

Recent recorded votes

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HCONRES 40
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-16
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Position recorded: Aye · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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HRES 965
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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HCONRES 38
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HRES 1099
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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HR 7744
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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HR 7744
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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HRES 1100
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 723
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
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HRES 1095
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
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HR 4758
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-25
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HR 4758
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-25
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1075
Position recorded: Aye · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 2503
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-24
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6329
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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HRES 1075
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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HR 4626
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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HR 4626
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-24
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Legislation

Cosponsored · HRES 1481
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7932
HONOR Gold Star Families Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9489
GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9743
TRUTH in Coverage Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1436
Condemning Omar Suleiman for celebrating the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and acknowledging that House Democrats invited him to serve as the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9473
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1351
Impeaching Eleanor Louise Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8205
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 466.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8630
PEAT Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1320
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1314
America 250 Commemorative Flag Act.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 516
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 8469
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Latest action: Received in the Senate.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8119
HOPE with Fertility Services Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1063
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 7489
Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 1094
Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 4700
PRIME Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 4751
To amend the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act to reauthorize certain programs, and for other purposes.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 3944
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Latest action: Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
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Service history

House · 2025–present · TX
House · 2023–2025 · TX
House · 2021–2023 · TX
House · 2019–2021 · TX
House · 2017–2019 · TX
House · 2015–2017 · TX
House · 2013–2015 · TX
House · 2011–2013 · TX
House · 2009–2011 · TX
House · 2007–2009 · TX
House · 2005–2007 · TX
House · 2003–2005 · TX

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