U.S. Representative for Texas’s 31st District
John R. Carter
Position · +0.49
- In office
- House 2003–now
23 years in CongressMore senior than 90% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 14% · Agriculture and Food 13%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Bills on
- Economics and Public Finance · Transportation and Public Works · Armed Forces and National Security
- Age
- 84
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- ROffer Vince Shlomi$334K
- DStuart Norman Whitlow$204K
- RRaymond H Hamden II$146K
- DJustin Early$124K
- RValentina Gomez Noriega$123K
Bottom line
Where Carter has influence
Roles
- Chair · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Appropriations · 5th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Carter breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Carter voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 14% · 7 of 50 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Carter broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 02/24/26 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 01/22/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/22/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Carter is saying
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Carter Applauds Fort Hood's Selection for Army's Janus Program
Representative John Carter (TX-31) today applauded the U.S. Army's selection of Fort Hood as a site for the Janus Program, pairing the installation with General Atomics to develop and operate a nuclear microreactor.
“Fort Hood size and mission require constant, assured power to support mission infrastructure.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Carter voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 213 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Carter’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 4
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
4 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 2 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
Sponsored 4 (House median 25) · cosponsored 109 (median 289), 3 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Economics and Public Finance, Transportation and Public Works, Armed Forces and National Security.
- H.R. 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.Appropriates funds for military construction, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for fiscal year 2027. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Apr 23, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 2360 To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7489 Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026Authorizes establishment of a Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Georgetown. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Feb 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3944 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026Economics and Public Finance · Introduced Jun 12, 2025 Introduced
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 88% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 54% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 77% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 84% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 84% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 25 | 84% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 69% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 62% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 3 | 33% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RNeal P. DunnFL-299%agreement
- RGuy ReschenthalerPA-1498%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Carter most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Carter’s campaign raised $1.4M: $407K (29%) from individuals and $482K (34%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $171K.
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.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Carter
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 155.
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Corporate PAC
- National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
- General Dynamics Corporation Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Carter this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inCarter’s own leadership PAC: Conservative & Republican Together Equals Results PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Carter’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TX-31Republican2003–present
Seat
- State
- Texas
- District
- 31
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 84
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3864
2208 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Belton, Georgetown
- Website
- carter.house.gov
- judgecarter
- judgecarter
- YouTube
- repjohncarter
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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