John R. Carter
Republican Representative, District 31, Texas
3 bills70 cosponsored$1.4M raised655 votes recorded
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- “one of two lawyers in Round Rock, Texas” source
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- “appointed District Judge for the 277 th District Court in Williamson County” source
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Legislation
HR 10296cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1481cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9743cosponsor
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage that provide benefits for sex-rejecting procedures to provide benefits for items and services to address the harms caused by sex-rejecting procedures and to restore healthy human form and functioning, to the greatest extent practicable.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1436cosponsor
Condemning Omar Suleiman for celebrating the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and acknowledging that House Democrats invited him to serve as the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9473cosponsor
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and became prisoners of war from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1351cosponsor
Impeaching Eleanor Louise Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1320cosponsor
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1314cosponsor
America 250 Commemorative Flag Act.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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HR 8469sponsor
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.
HR 8119cosponsor
HOPE with Fertility Services Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1063cosponsor
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 6383cosponsor
Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 5993cosponsor
MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 5874cosponsor
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 782cosponsor
Expressing condolences and support for the victims of the July 4 flooding in Texas, honoring acts of heroism, and committing to stand with those impacted by these floods.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HRES 719cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR 4700cosponsor
PRIME Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HR 4751cosponsor
To amend the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act to reauthorize certain programs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 4577cosponsor
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 4105cosponsor
VET Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Voting Record
493 yea147 nay14 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- John R CarterRepublican· this member$1.4M raised
- Stuart Norman WhitlowDemocratic$204K raised
- Raymond H Hamden IIRepublican$146K raised
- Justin EarlyDemocratic$124K raised
- Valentina Gomez NoriegaRepublican$123K raised
- Gregory James StokerGreen$79K raised
- Abhiram GarapatiRepublican$55K raised
- Steven Clay Dowell Jr.Republican$51K raised
Plus 4 more filers with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $3KLarge individual $404KPACs $482K
Spent $1.3MCash $171K
2024 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $17KLarge individual $625KPACs $552K
Spent $1.6MCash $41K
2022 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $75KLarge individual $539KPACs $514K
Spent $1.1MCash $411K
2020 cycle$2.2M
Small donors $277KLarge individual $797KPACs $939K
Spent $2.2MCash $200K
2018 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $30KLarge individual $792KPACs $996K
Spent $2.0MCash $255K
2016 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $15KLarge individual $429KPACs $614K
Spent $1.3MCash $403K
2014 cycle$996K
Small donors $4KLarge individual $478KPACs $509K
Spent $863KCash $598K
Top Contributors
TRIDENT RESEARCH$19K
FIREFLY AEROSPACE$18K
TRIDENT RESEARCH$17K
AMETRINE$16K
AEON$14K
OMNI FEDERAL$14K
TRIDEUM$14K
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION$14K
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION$13K
GENERAL DYNAMICS$13K
Committees
House Committee on Appropriations
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Defense
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10296: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building".
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HRES 1481: Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
cosponsor2026-08-13
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
yea2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
not_voting2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 312025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 312023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 312021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 312019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 312017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 312015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 312013-01-03, 2015-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 312011-01-05, 2013-01-03Republican
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House, Dist. 312009-01-06, 2011-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 312007-01-04, 2009-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 312005-01-04, 2007-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 312003-01-07, 2005-01-03Republican
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