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)

NaysubstantiveJun 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 495 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 44); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615); and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640)
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NayproceduralJun 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 495 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 44); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615); and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640)
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NaysubstantiveJun 6, 2023 · House · Failed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 463 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) REINS Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) Separation of Powers Restoration Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) Save Our Stoves Act
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NayproceduralJun 6, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 463 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) REINS Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) Separation of Powers Restoration Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) Save Our Stoves Act
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YeasubstantiveJun 6, 2023 · House · Passed
Middle Market IPO Cost Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2812 — Middle Market IPO Cost Act
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YeasubstantiveJun 5, 2023 · House · Passed
Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2793 — Encouraging Public Offerings Act
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YeasubstantiveJun 1, 2023 · House · Passed
Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2797 — Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2023
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YeasubstantiveJun 1, 2023 · House · Passed
HR 3746 (118th Congress)
On Passage — H R 3746 — Fiscal Responsibility Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 31, 2023 · House · Passed
Recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended — H RES 382 — Condemning the rise of antisemitism and calling on elected officials to identify and educate others on the contributions of the Jewish American community
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NaysubstantiveMay 31, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3746) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 456 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
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YeasubstantiveMay 31, 2023 · House · Passed
Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2796 — Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 31, 2023 · House · Passed
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2795 — Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 31, 2023 · House · Passed
Small Entity Update Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2792 — Small Entity Update Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 25, 2023 · House · Passed
HALT Fentanyl Act
On Passage — H R 467 — HALT Fentanyl Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 25, 2023 · House · Failed
HALT Fentanyl Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 467
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YeasubstantiveMay 24, 2023 · House · Passed
VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1669 — VET-TEC Authorization Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 24, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".
On Passage — H J RES 45 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
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NayproceduralMay 24, 2023 · House · Failed
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding — H J RES 39 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to “Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord with Presidential Proclamation 10414”
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NaysubstantiveMay 23, 2023 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".
On Passage — S J RES 11 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards”
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NaysubstantiveMay 23, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 467) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 45) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 429 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 467) HALT Fentanyl Act; S.J.Res. 11, Congressional Disapproval “Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards”; and H.J.Res. 45, Congressional Disapproval “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 23, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 467) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 45) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 429 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 467) HALT Fentanyl Act; S.J.Res. 11, Congressional Disapproval “Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards”; and H.J.Res. 45, Congressional Disapproval “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
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YeasubstantiveMay 23, 2023 · House · Passed
China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1156 — China Financial Threat Mitigation Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 22, 2023 · House · Passed
Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1076 — Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 18, 2023 · House · Passed
Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H CON RES 40 — Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies
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NaysubstantiveMay 18, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H CON RES 40
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NaysubstantiveMay 17, 2023 · House · Passed
POLICE Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 2494 — POLICE Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 17, 2023 · House · Failed
POLICE Act of 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2494
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NaysubstantiveMay 17, 2023 · House · Agreed to
POLICE Act of 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2494
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NaysubstantiveMay 17, 2023 · House · Passed
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
On Passage — H R 3091 — Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 17, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3091
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NaysubstantiveMay 17, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3091
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NaysubstantiveMay 17, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3091
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YeasubstantiveMay 17, 2023 · House · Failed
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3091
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NayproceduralMay 17, 2023 · House · Passed
In the matter of George Santos.
On Motion to Refer — H RES 114 — In the matter of George Santos
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NaysubstantiveMay 16, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3091) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 398 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2494) the POLICE Act; (H.R. 3091) the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act; and (H. Con. Res. 40) Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies
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NayproceduralMay 16, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3091) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 398 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2494) the POLICE Act; (H.R. 3091) the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act; and (H. Con. Res. 40) Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies
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YeasubstantiveMay 16, 2023 · House · Passed
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended — H RES 363 — Expressing support for recognizing “National Police Week”
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YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2023 · House · Passed
NDO Fairness Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 3089 — NDO Fairness Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2023 · House · Passed
TRANQ Research Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1734 — TRANQ Research Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 11, 2023 · House · Passed
Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
On Passage — H R 1163 — Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
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YeaproceduralMay 11, 2023 · House · Failed
Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1163 — Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 11, 2023 · House · Passed
Secure the Border Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 2 — Secure the Border Act
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YeaproceduralMay 11, 2023 · House · Failed
Secure the Border Act of 2023
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2 — Secure the Border Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 383 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) Secure the Border Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H RES 383
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NayproceduralMay 10, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 383 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) Secure the Border Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · House · Passed
Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1715 — Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · House · Passed
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 676 — Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act
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NaysubstantiveApr 28, 2023 · House · Passed
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
On Passage — H J RES 39 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to “Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord with Presidential Proclamation 10414”
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YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H CON RES 30 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia
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