U.S. House · Texas District 31

Rep. John R. Carter

U.S. Representative · Texas District 31

Republican23.3 yrs · 12th term

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Office & Term

DistrictTexas's 31st Congressional District

RepresentingTexas

Term startedJanuary 3, 2025

Term endsJanuary 3, 2027

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2208 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515-4331

202-225-3864

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Social Media

Twitter / X@JudgeCarter YouTubeYouTube

Service HistoryGovTrack

23Total years

12Terms served

2003First elected

House2003–2005

House2005–2007

House2007–2009

House2009–2011

House2011–2013

House2013–2015

House2015–2017

BackgroundWikidata

Born November 6, 1941 in Houston. Background: judge, politician, lawyer.

BornNov 6, 1941 (age 84)

BirthplaceHouston

ReligionChristianity

EducationTexas Tech UniversityUniversity of Texas School of LawBellaire High School

Prior Careerjudgepoliticianlawyermember of the United States House of Representatives

Recent Votes119th Congress · GovTrack

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S. 4465: 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.

Apr 30

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H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30

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On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 207 (Spartz) to H.R. 7567: To remove costly, overreaching emissions mandates on farm equipment that drives up expenses for farmers and consumers.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 206 (Self) to H.R. 7567: To add "soda" to the definition of ineligible items and defines soda as a carbonated beverage containing more than 1 gram of added sugar, artificial sweetener, or flavoring per serving.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 202 (Scholten) to H.R. 7567: To revise the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority program to provide federal support for sustainable agriculture and innovative sustainability solutions.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 200 (Moore) to H.R. 7567: To preserve greyhound racing operations in West Virginia.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 196 (Luna) to H.R. 7567: To strike section 10205 (relating to uniformity of pesticide labeling), section 10206 (relating to authority of States), and section 10207 (relating to lawful use of authorized pesticides).

Apr 30

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Accountability Scorecard

95%

Attendance

14,147 of 14,949 votes

0 / 3

Bills Enacted

0% enacted (119th Congress)

92%

Votes w/ Majority

91 of 99 recent votes

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Ideology

Political Position (GovTrack Analysis)

Ideology62/100

LiberalConservative

Leadership15/100

FollowerLeader

Stock Trading Disclosures

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Interest Group Ratings

Heritage Action

64%

Fiscal · 2026

League of Conservation Voters

Environment · 2025

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