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John R. Carter

U.S. Representative

Texas · District 31

RepublicanIn this role on May 21, 2026

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Checked Sep 11, 2026

Recent work in Congress

Recent votes and bills this member introduced.

119th Congress
Through May 21, 2026

VOTING RECORD

Recent votes

Hhouse

Roll call 191 · May 21, 2026Voted Yea

Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act

On Passage · H R 6047

Passed179 nay · 235 yea · 16 not voting

H.R. 6047 See how members voted

Hhouse

Roll call 190 · May 21, 2026Voted Yea

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

On Passage · H R 1041

Passed201 nay · 216 yea · 13 not voting

H.R. 1041 See how members voted

Hhouse

Roll call 189 · May 21, 2026Voted Nay

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

On Motion to Recommit · H R 1041

Failed210 nay · 208 yea · 12 not voting

H.R. 1041 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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