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John R. Carter

U.S. Representative

Texas · District 31

RepublicanIn this role on September 8, 2026

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Recent work in Congress

Recent votes and bills this member introduced.

119th Congress
Through Sep 8, 2026

VOTING RECORD

Recent votes

Hhouse

Roll call 295 · Sep 3, 2026Voted Yea

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act

On Passage · H R 4795

Passed169 nay · 237 yea · 27 not voting

H.R. 4795 See how members voted

Hhouse

Roll call 294 · Sep 2, 2026Voted Yea

Protecting Domestic Mining Act

On Passage · H R 1501

Passed201 nay · 218 yea · 14 not voting

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Hhouse

Roll call 293 · Sep 2, 2026Voted Yea

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · H J RES 1

Failed206 nay · 212 yea · 15 not voting

H.J.Res. 1 See how members voted

PRIMARY SPONSOR

Sponsored legislation

H.R. 8469HOUSE

Passed the HouseEconomics and Public Finance

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.

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.

Latest action · Jul 14, 2026View details

H.R. 7489HOUSE

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security

Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Latest action · Mar 2, 2026View details

H.R. 3944HOUSE

Passed both chambersEconomics and Public Finance

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

Latest action · Sep 18, 2025View details

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