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

89%

Votes with Republican

Crosses party lines

11%

Votes against party

Missed votes

0 of 28

Total votes

of 28 roll calls

Carter, John R. votes with Republican 89% of the time. They've missed 0% of roll call votes.

Recent Votes

Farm, Food, and National Security Act

Apr 30, 2026· Passed

Yea

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

Apr 29, 2026· Passed

Yea

FIRE Act

Apr 22, 2026· Passed

Yea

Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act

Apr 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

Social Media

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Official Sources

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Currently serving in Congress