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Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

U.S. Representative · Georgia, District 1

  • Republican
  • Since 2015
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

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As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    2432 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1001

    202-225-5831

  • District offices

    Brunswick · Savannah

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Evidence & sources

  • U.S. House roll-call votes

    Votes and participation

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

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    Terms, committees, offices

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Scorecard

Voting Record

66.8/ 100

Ranked 26 of 221 in the House majority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    415 of 445 while seated (93.3%)

    16th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    44 of 44 sponsored · 57.6 points

    88th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 2 cosponsored

    4 passed a chamber · 1 reported · 39 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    669 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2026-03-25Voted yea on “On Ordering the Previous Question”PassedHRES 1131 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Passed 2026-03-25
2026-03-25SponsoredHR 8077 — 287(g) Cooperation Act of 2026Proposed
2026-03-25SponsoredHRES 1137 — Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc., and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.Proposed
2026-03-24Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”PassedHR 6422 — American Water Stewardship ActActive
2026-03-24SponsoredHRES 1128 — Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.Passed 2026-03-26
2026-03-19Voted yea on “On Passage”PassedHR 4638 — Federal Working Animal Protection ActActive
2026-03-18Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”FailedHJRES 139 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.Failed
2026-03-18Voted yea on “On Passage”PassedHR 1958 — Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026Active
2026-03-18Voted yea on “On Passage”PassedHR 556 — Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers ActActive
2026-03-18Voted nay on “On Motion to Recommit”FailedHR 556 — Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers ActActive
2026-03-17Voted yea on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”PassedHRES 1115 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.Passed 2026-03-17
2026-03-17Voted yea on “On Ordering the Previous Question”PassedHRES 1115 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.Passed 2026-03-17
2026-03-17Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedS 3971 — Small Business Innovation and Economic Security ActPassed 2026-04-13
2026-03-17Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”PassedHR 4294 — MAWS Act of 2026Active
2026-03-17SponsoredHR 2089 — Generating Retirement Ownership through Long-Term HoldingProposed
2026-03-05Voted yea on “On Passage”PassedHR 7744 — Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026Active
2026-03-05Voted nay on “On Motion to Recommit”FailedHR 7744 — Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026Active
2026-03-05Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”FailedHCONRES 38 — Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.Failed
2026-03-05Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree”PassedHRES 1099 — Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.Passed 2026-03-05
2026-03-05SponsoredHR 7612 — End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026Proposed
2026-03-04Voted yea on “On Motion to Refer”PassedHRES 1100 — Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.Proposed
2026-03-04Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”PassedHR 6472 — Territorial Student Access to Higher Education ActActive
2026-03-04Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedS 723 — Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025Passed 2026-05-04
2026-03-04Voted yea on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”PassedHRES 1095 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.Passed 2026-03-04
2026-03-04Voted yea on “On Ordering the Previous Question”PassedHRES 1095 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.Passed 2026-03-04
This score is a guide, not a verdict.