Carter, John R.

Republican

House of Representatives

Texas — District 31

Years in Office

141

Bills Sponsored

2296

Cosponsored

Contact

Office2208 Rayburn House Office Building

Phone(202) 225-3864

Official Website

Committees (4)

House Committee on Appropriations

Defense

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies

Chair

2026 Election

Carter, John R. — Independent (Incumbent)

Running in Texas District 31

Election details for this seat will appear here when available.

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Voting Patterns

Votes with party

74%

Votes with Republican

Crosses party lines

26%

Votes against party

Missed votes

0 of 47

Total votes

of 47 roll calls

Carter, John R. votes with Republican 74% of the time and crosses party lines more often than average. They've missed 0% of roll call votes.

Recent Votes

Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Feb 11, 2026· Passed

Yea

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Jan 22, 2026· Passed

Yea

Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes

Jan 22, 2026· Passed

Yea

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

Jan 8, 2026· Passed

Yea

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes

Dec 10, 2025· Passed

Yea

Social Media

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Official Sources

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Currently serving in Congress