Troy A. Carter

House · LA · Democrat

Born: Oct 26, 1963 (age 62)

Service history (3 terms)

117th Congress — House, LA, Democrat (2021-05-11 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress — House, LA, Democrat (2023-01-03 to 2025-01-03)
119th Congress — House, LA, Democrat (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (2743 on record)

YeasubstantiveMar 23, 2023 · House · Failed
Parents Bill of Rights Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 5
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NayproceduralMar 23, 2023 · House · Failed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding — H J RES 30 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 23, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 406 — PARTNER with ASEAN Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 23, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to ensure the rights of parents are honored and protected in the Nation's public schools.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 241 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) Parents Bill of Rights Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 23, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to ensure the rights of parents are honored and protected in the Nation's public schools.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 241 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) Parents Bill of Rights Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 23, 2023 · House · Passed
To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1159 — To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 22, 2023 · House · Passed
To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1093 — To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 10, 2023 · House · Passed
COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023
On Passage — S 619 — COVID-19 Origin Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 9, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
On Passage — H J RES 27 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Revised Definition of ’Waters of the United States’ ”
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 9, 2023 · House · Passed
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
On Passage — H R 140 — Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 9, 2023 · House · Failed
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 140 — Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 8, 2023 · House · Failed
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 140
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 8, 2023 · House · Failed
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 140
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 8, 2023 · House · Passed
VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 753 — VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 8, 2023 · House · Failed
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Syria.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H CON RES 21 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Syria
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 8, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended — H RES 199 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) the Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act; consideration of the resolution (H.J. Res. 27) relating to Revised Definition of Waters of the United States; consideration of the bill (S.619) the COVID-19 Origin Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 8, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 199 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) the Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act; consideration of the resolution (H.J. Res. 27) relating to Revised Definition of Waters of the United States; consideration of the bill (S.619) the COVID-19 Origin Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 8, 2023 · House · Passed
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1123 — Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 7, 2023 · House · Passed
Wounded Warrior Access Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1226 — Wounded Warrior Access Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 1, 2023 · House · Passed
Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act
On Passage — H R 347 — Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 1, 2023 · House · Failed
Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 347
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 1, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 347
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 1, 2023 · House · Failed
Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 347
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 1, 2023 · House · Failed
Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 347
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 1, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 347
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 1, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 347
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 28, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".
On Passage — H J RES 30 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights”
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 28, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 347) to require the Executive Office of the President to provide an inflation estimate with respect to Executive orders with a significant effect on the annual gross budget, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 30) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 166 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 347) Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act; (H.J.Res. 30) congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of tile 5, U.S.C., of the rule submitted by the Dept. of Labor relating to Prudence & Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments & Exercising Shareholder Rights
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralFeb 28, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 347) to require the Executive Office of the President to provide an inflation estimate with respect to Executive orders with a significant effect on the annual gross budget, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 30) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 166 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 347) Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act; (H.J.Res. 30) congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of tile 5, U.S.C., of the rule submitted by the Dept. of Labor relating to Prudence & Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments & Exercising Shareholder Rights
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 28, 2023 · House · Passed
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 538 — Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 27, 2023 · House · Passed
Responding to the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 132 — Responding to the earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 9, 2023 · House · Passed
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
On Passage — H J RES 26 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 9, 2023 · House · Passed
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
On Passage — H J RES 24 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 9, 2023 · House · Passed
Condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 104 — Condemning the Chinese Communist Party’s use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 8, 2023 · House · Passed
To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
On Passage — H R 185 — To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 8, 2023 · House · Failed
To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Recommit — H R 185 — To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 8, 2023 · House · Failed
To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 185
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 8, 2023 · House · Agreed to
To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 185
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 8, 2023 · House · Failed
To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 185
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 8, 2023 · House · Agreed to
To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 185
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 8, 2023 · House · Failed
To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 185
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 7, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 26) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 97 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 185, To terminate the requirement imposed by the Dir. of the CDC for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers; H.J. Res. 24, Disapproving the action of the DC Council in approving the Local Voting Rights Amendment; H.J. Res. 26, Disapproving the action of the DC Council
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralFeb 7, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 26) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 97 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 185, To terminate the requirement imposed by the Dir. of the CDC for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers; H.J. Res. 24, Disapproving the action of the DC Council in approving the Local Voting Rights Amendment; H.J. Res. 26, Disapproving the action of the DC Council
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 6, 2023 · House · Passed
Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 302 — Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 2, 2023 · House · Passed
Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H CON RES 9 — Denouncing the horrors of socialism
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 2, 2023 · House · Passed
Removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of the House.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 76 — Removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of the House
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 1, 2023 · House · Passed
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
On Passage — H J RES 7 — Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 1, 2023 · House · Passed
SHOW UP Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 139 — SHOW UP Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 1, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 9) denouncing the horrors of socialism, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 76) removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of the House.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 83 — Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 9) denouncing the horrors of Socialism; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 76) removing a certain member from a certain standing committee of the House
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralFeb 1, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 9) denouncing the horrors of socialism, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 76) removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of the House.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 83 — Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 9) denouncing the horrors of Socialism; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 76) removing a certain member from a certain standing committee of the House
Plain-language explanation available