U.S. Representative for LA's 2nd Congressional District · Democrat
Troy Carter is a Democrat U.S. Representative for LA's 2nd Congressional District. This page tracks Troy Carter's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2021.
Party-line voting: votes with Democrat 96.39% of the time (3.61% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1402 bills, 19 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Troy Carter Votes On
Taxation
Health Insurance
Immigration
Defense Spending
Student Loans
Infrastructure
How Troy Carter Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Clergy Act” (2026-04-27) — Passed
Yea on “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (2025-07-03) — Failed
Yea on “Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act” (2025-04-01) — Passed
Yea on “Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act” (2025-03-31) — Passed
Yea on “National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025” (2025-03-31) — Passed
Nay on “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".” (2025-03-27) — Passed
When Troy Carter Broke With the Democrat Party
Troy Carter has voted against the Democrat majority on about 3.6% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:
Voted Yea on “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025” (2026-05-13) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
Voted Yea on “A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.” (2026-04-30) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
Voted Yea on “Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026” (2026-03-27) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
Voted Yea on “Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act” (2026-02-12) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
Voted Yea on “To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.” (2025-07-21) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.