John Carter

U.S. Representative from TX, District 31

John Carter
Republican, TX
House{REP-TX-31}

Analytics

Votes Cast
50
Yea Rate
80.0%
Bills Sponsored
8
Missed Votes
4.0%

Biography

Republican U.S. Representative from Texas's 31st District since 2003; former state district judge serving on Appropriations Committee.

John Rice Carter is the U.S. Representative for Texas's 31st Congressional District, a Republican first elected in 2002 and serving his thirteenth term. A Texas Tech University graduate and University of Texas School of Law alumnus, Carter served as a state district judge for 20 years before his congressional election. He represents a district covering northern Austin exurbs including Round Rock and extending to Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) and Killeen. Carter sits on the House Appropriations Committee and focuses on military issues given Fort Cavazos's location in his district, veterans affairs, and immigration. He won reelection in 2024 with 64.4% of the vote, received President Trump's endorsement in December 2025, and advanced from the 2026 Republican primary.

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Recent Votes

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  1. — ROLL 76YEA
    On Agreeing to the Resolution
  2. — ROLL 57YEA
    On Agreeing to the Resolution
  3. — ROLL 56YEA
    On Ordering the Previous Question
  4. — ROLL 45YEA
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  5. — ROLL 7YEA
    H.R. 23: Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
  6. — ROLL 40NAY
    H.R. 77: Midnight Rules Relief Act
  7. — ROLL 39YEA
    On Agreeing to the Resolution
  8. — ROLL 9YEA
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  9. — ROLL 8YEA
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  10. — ROLL 41YEA
    H.R. 77: Midnight Rules Relief Act
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Sponsored Legislation

  1. H.R. 7489 — INTRODUCED Armed Forces and National Security
    Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026
  2. H.R. 3944 — INTRODUCED Economics and Public Finance
    Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
  3. H.R. 2360 — INTRODUCED Transportation and Public Works
    To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testin...
  4. H.R. 8580 — INTRODUCED Armed Forces and National Security
    Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
  5. H.R. 5184 — INTRODUCED Education
    School Security Enhancement Act
  6. H.R. 4366 — INTRODUCED Economics and Public Finance
    Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
  7. H.R. 3632 — INTRODUCED Immigration
    READI Act
  8. H.R. 2483 — INTRODUCED Education
    School Security Enhancement Act