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Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

U.S. Representative · Georgia's 1st congressional district

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

Doing now

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Recent votes

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 37 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted yes
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Voted yes
    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 313
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Voted yes
    H.J.Res. 213: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 311
  5. Voted yes
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted yes
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted yes
    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · · House roll call 308
  8. Voted no
    H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · · House roll call 307
  9. Voted yes
    H.J.Res. 210: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 306
  10. Voted yes
    H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 305

Bills sponsored

64 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. H.Res. 1617: Recognizes October as "American Pharmacy Month" in honor of the contributions of pharmacists and pharmacy teams in providing safe, accessible, affordable, and effective patient care services and products to all residents and protecting public health in communities across the United States;.
    Introduced Oct 6, 2026 · Latest action Oct 6, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. H.R. 9266: Chief Chris Eddy’s Law
    Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Latest action Jun 11, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  3. H.R. 8678: Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026
    Introduced May 7, 2026 · Latest action May 7, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. H.R. 8538: Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026
    Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · Latest action Apr 28, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  5. H.Res. 1168: Recognizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their work in protecting communities from violent criminals and illegal aliens.
    Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · Latest action Apr 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, 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.
  6. H.R. 7686: Rural and Underserved Health Care Staffing Act
    Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · Latest action Feb 25, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.
  7. H.R. 7528: GAP Supply Act
    Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · Latest action Feb 12, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  8. H.R. 7462: Farmers’ AID Relief Act
    Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · Latest action Mar 20, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  9. H.R. 7423: No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
    Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · Latest action Feb 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  10. H.R. 7352: PASTEUR Act of 2026
    Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · Latest action Feb 4, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

51 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes 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, Sep 1, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 4 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.Res. 1168: Recognizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their work in protecting communities from violent criminals and illegal aliens.
  • H.R. 7423: No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
  • H.R. 6975: Fraud Accountability Act

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 23, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

35 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 4 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 8538: Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026
  • H.R. 1160: Health Care Provider Shortage Minimization Act of 2025
  • H.R. 262: Disaster Reforestation Act

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

49 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 4 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.Res. 937: Condemning the Government of Ethiopia for actions that threaten regional stability, violate fundamental human rights, and undermine the strategic interests of the United States in the Horn of Africa.
  • H.Res. 799: Recognizing President Donald J. Trump's Role as a Transformational Peacemaker Whose Achievements in International Diplomacy Merit the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • H.Res. 652: To recognize and honor the heroes of the Fort Stewart, Georgia, shooting on August 6, 2025.

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
Georgia's 1st congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-5831
  • Office 2432 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1001
Source

Website buddycarter.house.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the House recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.