John Carter — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Representative for TX's 31st Congressional District · Republican

John Carter is a Republican U.S. Representative for TX's 31st Congressional District. This page tracks John Carter's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2003.

John Carter's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 69.98% — cast 366 of 523 roll-call votes (missed 157).
• Party-line voting: votes with Republican 94.49% of the time (5.51% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 2415 bills, 154 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues John Carter Votes On

• Immigration
• Taxation
• Climate Change
• Defense Spending
• Renewable Energy
• Health Insurance

How John Carter Voted on Recent Bills

• Nay on “Ukraine Support Act” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Yea on “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.” (2026-06-04) — Failed
• Yea on “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” (2026-06-03) — Passed

When John Carter Broke With the Republican Party

John Carter has voted against the Republican majority on about 5.5% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:

• Voted Nay on “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025” (2026-05-13) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
• Voted Yea on “ROTOR Act” (2026-02-24) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
• Voted No on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-22) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
• Voted No on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-22) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.

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