Troy A. Carter

House of Representatives · Democrat · Louisiana's 2nd district · since Jan 2023

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‹ Aug 31 – Sep 6 ›

Thursday, Sep 3

Introduced a bill

H.R. 10253 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1706 South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales, Louisiana, as the "Cpl. Lawrence Brown Post Office Building".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 295

H.R. 4795 · Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

On Passage. Passed, 237–169.

Wednesday, Sep 2

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 294

H.R. 1501 · Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

On Passage. Passed, 218–201.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 293

H.J.Res. 1 · 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.

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Failed, 212–206.

Tuesday, Sep 1

Introduced a bill

H.Res. 1506 · Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 292

H.Res. 1498 · In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.

On Agreeing to the Resolution. Passed, 413–2.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 291

H.R. 9436 · Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

On Passage. Passed, 219–196.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 290

H.R. 9436 · Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

On Motion to Recommit. Failed, 202–212.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 289

H.Res. 1490 · Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.

On Agreeing to the Resolution. Passed, 220–192.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 288

H.Res. 1499 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

On Agreeing to the Resolution. Passed, 210–208.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 287

H.Res. 1499 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

On Ordering the Previous Question. Passed, 212–205.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 286

H.R. 6500 · Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments. Passed, 370–48.

Monday, Aug 31

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 285

S. 32 · LACA

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed, 378–10.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 284

S. 307 · Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed, 376–8.

Votes and bills from the official record; every item links to its source.

Bills they cosponsored · 638

H.Res. 1630 · Expressing the importance of raising awareness of opportunity youth and the necessity of investing in and supporting reconnection to education and career pathways across the United States.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. · Oct 19, 2026

H.Res. 1633 · Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through October 23, 2026, as "Careers in Energy Week".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. · Oct 19, 2026

H.R. 10661 · Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. · Oct 1, 2026

H.R. 10642 · Stop the Settlements Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, 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. · Oct 1, 2026

H.Res. 1585 · Expressing support for "National Public Lands Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to visit public lands on this fee-free day and recognize their spiritual and cultural value, as well as their contribution to the economy of the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · Sep 24, 2026

Committees

  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce Member
  • Communications and Technology Member
  • Environment Member
  • Health Member
  • House Committee on Homeland Security Member
  • Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Member
  • Transportation and Maritime Security Member

Bills and committee seats from the official record.