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Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

U.S. Representative, Georgia 1st district · Republican

12 statements indexed, set against 645 recorded votes.

First took office
January 6, 2015
Terms served
6 terms in the House
Current term
January 3, 2025 to January 3, 2027
Born
September 6, 1957

Sources: Clerk of the House and congress-legislators.

645
recorded votes
471
voted for
137
voted against
34
did not vote
12
statements indexed

What is on this page

Every recorded vote of the 119th Congress in which the Clerk of the House lists this member, taken from their own per-vote records. Nothing is sampled and nothing is left out.

The House votes Yea and Nay on the floor and Aye and No in the Committee of the Whole. They are different words for the same two answers, and the site keeps the word the Clerk recorded as well as which side it fell on.

The statements are not complete and are not meant to be. A measure with no statement against it means only that none has been indexed here.

What was said, and what was done

2026-07-22

HONORING DARLYN MARTIN

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5172

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish Darlyn Martin of Richmond Hill, Georgia, a happy 100th birthday. Dar celebrated the milestone with a surprise party at Magnolia Manor Senior Living Facility.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5172

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

In plain English

They spoke to wish Darlyn Martin a happy 100th birthday. They say she is from Richmond Hill, Georgia. They say Dar marked the milestone with a surprise party. They say the party was held at Magnolia Manor Senior Living Facility.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-22

HONORING DARLYN MARTIN

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5172

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled for being recognized at the 2026 Library of the Year by the Library of Congress.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5172

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

In plain English

They spoke to honor the Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. They say it was named the 2026 Library of the Year. They say the Library of Congress gave it that honor.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-22

HONORING DARLYN MARTIN

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5173

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor The Church of Christ Holiness unto the Lord as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. Founded in 1926 in Savannah, Georgia, by Elder Major Solomon Bennett, the church is dedicated to the headship of Christ while preaching the pure Gospel.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5173

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

In plain English

A tribute to The Church of Christ Holiness unto the Lord. They say the church is turning 100 years old. They say Elder Major Solomon Bennett started it in 1926. They say it began in Savannah, Georgia. They say the church follows Christ as its head and preaches the pure Gospel.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-22

HONORING DARLYN MARTIN

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5173

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Command Master Chief Tracy Crihfield of the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia's First District. A native of Clendenin, West Virginia, Crihfield enlisted in the Navy in 1996 as a submarine sonar technician.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5173

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

In plain English

A tribute to Command Master Chief Tracy Crihfield. They say he serves at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia. That base is in Georgia's First District. They say he comes from Clendenin, West Virginia. They say he joined the Navy in 1996 as a submarine sonar technician.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-22

HONORING DARLYN MARTIN

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5173

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Trish DePriest of Georgia's First Congressional District for her 34 years of dedicated service to the people of southeast Georgia. Born and raised in Wauchula, Florida, Trish got her start as a receptionist at WTOC before Congressman Lindsay Thomas hired her as a caseworker.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5173

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

In plain English

A tribute to Trish DePriest of Georgia's First Congressional District. They say she served the people of southeast Georgia for 34 years. They say she was born and raised in Wauchula, Florida. They say she started as a receptionist at WTOC. They say Congressman Lindsay Thomas then hired her as a caseworker.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-22

HONORING DARLYN MARTIN

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5173

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the legacy of Commissioner Scott Sweeney, a devoted public servant who spent decades strengthening public education across Georgia.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5173

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

In plain English

A tribute to Commissioner Scott Sweeney. They spoke to honor his life and his work. They say he served the public for many years. They say he spent decades making public schools stronger in Georgia.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-22

HONORING DARLYN MARTIN

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5173

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Parker's Kitchen, which was recently named the Wounded Warrior Project's 2025 Corporate Partner of the Year. Headquartered in Savannah, Parker's Kitchen has long demonstrated its commitment to supporting the men and women who have served our Nation.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5173

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

In plain English

They spoke to honor Parker's Kitchen. The Wounded Warrior Project named it 2025 Corporate Partner of the Year. They say the company is based in Savannah. They say it has long shown support for men and women who served the Nation.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-22

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5133

What was said

“Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Today, I rise in support of the SAVE America Act and the Protect America Act because it is about security, and it is getting back to common sense.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5133

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

In plain English

They thank the gentleman for giving them time to speak. They say they support the SAVE America Act and the Protect America Act. They say these bills are about security. They say the bills are a return to common sense.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-22

HONORING BILL HENDERSON

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. E726

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bill Henderson, a Savannah-based commercial truck driver, on a milestone achievement in American trucking. After 37 years behind the wheel, Bill recently completed four million consecutive accident-free miles, becoming just the fifth driver in XPO's history to reach this distinction.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. E726

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

In plain English

A tribute to Bill Henderson, a truck driver from Savannah. He drives big trucks for a living. They say he has driven for 37 years. They say he just drove four million miles in a row with no crash. They say he is only the fifth driver at XPO to do this.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-20

HONORING OFFICERS GABRIEL VERAS, JR., AND CARIN ELMORE

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4672

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Norcross Police Officer Gabriel Veras, Jr., and Communications Officer Carin Elmore for their heroic and lifesaving teamwork. On April 7, 2025, Officer Elmore, acting quickly after receiving emergency calls, dispatched officers to the scene of a 3-year-old child in cardiac arrest.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4672

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 20, 2026.

In plain English

A tribute to two Norcross officers. One is Police Officer Gabriel Veras, Jr. The other is Communications Officer Carin Elmore. They are honored for saving a life together. On April 7, 2025, calls came in. They say a 3-year-old child was in cardiac arrest.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-20

FDA MODERNIZATION ACT 3.0

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4640

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2821, the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, introduced by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter). I am proud to co-lead this bill with him and a bipartisan group of my colleagues: Representatives Barragan, Buchanan, DeLauro, and Harshbarger.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4640

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 20, 2026.

In plain English

They speak in strong support of H.R. 2821, the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. They say the bill was introduced by Mr. Carter of Georgia. They say they are proud to help lead the bill with him. They name a bipartisan group of colleagues who joined: Barragan, Buchanan, DeLauro, and Harshbarger.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-16

HONORING MATTHEW LEDBETTER

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 16, 2026, p. H4615

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the legacy of Matthew Ledbetter, a longtime Forsyth County Tax Commissioner, who passed away unexpectedly on June 27 at the age of 59.”

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Congressional Record, July 16, 2026, p. H4615

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 16, 2026.

In plain English

They spoke to honor Matthew Ledbetter. He was the Tax Commissioner for Forsyth County for many years. They say he died suddenly on June 27, at age 59. The tribute remembers his life and his legacy.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

Where the words are

The Congressional Record marks Earl L. "Buddy" Carter as speaking in 207 items of business across 124 sitting days of this Congress. 12 statements indexed here so far.

That count is where to look, not how much was said. Most appearances are procedural: a yield of time, a request to revise and extend, a call for the yeas and nays.

It is also a floor and not a total. The count comes from the Record's own metadata, which tags who spoke in each item of business, and that tagging is not complete: checking the text turns up passages by members the metadata does not tag at all. A member may have said more than this says.

The eight most recent, each linking to that day's Record at govinfo.

Every recorded vote

All 645 recorded votes of the 119th Congress in which the Clerk of the House lists Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, newest first. The most recent 25 are below and the rest load on request. Each roll number links to the official record of that vote.

RollDateMeasure SubjectQuestionVoted Outcome
28323-Jul-2026H R 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActOn PassageYeaPassed
28223-Jul-2026H CON RES 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranOn Agreeing to the ResolutionNayPassed
28122-Jul-2026H CON RES 113Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaPassed
28022-Jul-2026H R 7008Stop Insider Trading ActOn PassageYeaPassed
27922-Jul-2026H R 7008Stop Insider Trading ActOn Motion to RecommitNayFailed
27822-Jul-2026H R 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On PassageYeaPassed
27722-Jul-2026H R 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Motion to RecommitNayFailed
27622-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
27522-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
27422-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
27322-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
27221-Jul-2026H R 9770Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposesOn PassageYeaPassed
27121-Jul-2026H R 6955Main Street ActOn PassageYeaPassed
27021-Jul-2026H R 6955Main Street ActOn Motion to RecommitNayFailed
26921-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
26821-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
26721-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
26621-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
26521-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
26421-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26321-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26221-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
26121-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
26021-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
25921-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed

620 more, loaded from the published roll call list

What this covers

Up to 12 of this member's most recent floor remarks, taken verbatim from the Congressional Record with the page each is printed on. Procedural turns are left out: yielding time, reserving time, moving to suspend the rules.

Not covered.

A vote shown against remarks means the member spoke on that measure and voted on it the same day. It is not a claim that the words and the vote agree or disagree.