Jerry L. Carl

Former representative, Alabama

Jerry L. Carl Gets an A

Score: 94 out of 100, the weighted average of 7 principles. On 74 of 81 votes and bills, Carl was on the liberty side.

Carl left Congress in 2025. The grade is from the votes Carl cast from 2021 until then.

Carl ran for the Alabama 1st District seat on November 3, 2026, against Clyde Jones Jr. (D).

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A
Tyranny10 of 10 with liberty
C
Free nations18 of 25 with liberty
A
Free speech3 of 3 with liberty
A
Free markets11 of 11 with liberty
A
Equal rights10 of 10 with liberty
–
Conscience1 of 1, too few to count
A
Defense10 of 10 with liberty
A
Borders11 of 11 with liberty

Every vote behind this grade

82 votes and bills on the record.

H.R. 5009 · December 11, 2024Defense

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, final version (H.R. 5009)

The final agreed version of the yearly bill that sets the size, pay and weapons programs of the US military for 2025, including a large pay raise for junior troops.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment. It is the final vote on funding and equipping the US military for the year.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5717 · September 20, 2024Borders

No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Would cut off federal funds that sanctuary jurisdictions use to provide food, shelter, health care and other services to illegal immigrants.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It penalizes cities that refuse to cooperate with immigration enforcement.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 3724 · September 19, 2024Free speechKey vote, counts double

End Woke Higher Education Act (H.R. 3724)

Stops college accreditors from requiring schools to adopt political or ideological positions, and requires public colleges to protect free speech and association rights on campus.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote backed speech protections on campus and opposed political litmus tests for colleges.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.J.Res. 165 · July 11, 2024Equal rights

Disapproving the 2024 Title IX rule on gender identity (H.J.Res. 165)

Overturns the Education Department rule that extended Title IX sex discrimination protections to gender identity in schools.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote opposed redefining sex in education law to include gender identity.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 8281 · July 10, 2024Borders

SAVE Act (H.R. 8281, 118th)

Would require documentary proof of US citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It keeps non-citizens off the voter rolls.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 8070 · June 12, 2024BordersKey vote, counts double

Amendment to the FY2025 defense bill: no Pentagon transport of Palestinian refugees to the US

Barred the Defense Department from using its aircraft to bring Palestinian refugees to the United States.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. A direct vote on bringing refugees from Gaza to the US.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 8070 · June 12, 2024Free nations

Biggs amendment to the 2025 defense bill: block NATO funding

Amendment to the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act that would have barred money for any NATO activity until every member spends 2 percent of its economy on defense.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. A vote for it is a vote to pull the United States back from NATO.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 8282 · June 4, 2024Free nations

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act (H.R. 8282)

Sanctions officials of the International Criminal Court who investigate or prosecute Americans or citizens of allies such as Israel.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It answers the court's move to seek the arrest of Israel's leaders.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5403 · May 23, 2024Free markets

CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 5403)

Bars the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency directly to individuals or using one for monetary policy.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote opposed a government-run digital dollar.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 8369 · May 16, 2024Free nations

Israel Security Assistance Support Act (H.R. 8369)

Requires the administration to deliver weapons to Israel that it had paused and bars spending to hold back approved arms.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It forces delivery of weapons that had been held back from Israel.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 7343 · May 15, 2024Borders

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

Would require detention of illegal immigrants charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer and make the offense a ground for deportation.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. Detention and deportation of criminal aliens.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 7109 · May 8, 2024Borders

Equal Representation Act

Would add a citizenship question to the census and count only citizens when dividing House seats among the states.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It stops illegal immigration from adding House seats and electoral votes to states with large non-citizen populations.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 8036 · April 20, 2024Free nationsKey vote, counts double

Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 8036)

Provides about 8 billion dollars to arm Taiwan and other Pacific allies and to build up US submarine production.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It is the main vote on helping Taiwan deter China.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 8035 · April 20, 2024Free nations

Greene amendment to H.R. 8035: cut all Ukraine aid in the bill to zero

Amendment to the 2024 Ukraine aid bill that would have reduced every dollar amount in it to zero.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
Against liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. A vote for it is a vote to give Ukraine nothing.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 8035 · April 20, 2024Free nationsKey vote, counts double

Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 8035)

Provides about 61 billion dollars in military and economic aid for Ukraine and to restock US weapons.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
Against liberty

House vote · On Passage. It is the defining vote on whether to keep arming Ukraine against Putin.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 8034 · April 20, 2024Free nationsKey vote, counts double

Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 8034)

Provides about 26 billion dollars, mostly military aid for Israel including missile defense, plus humanitarian aid.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It is the main Israel military aid vote of the war.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 1143 · April 18, 2024Tyranny

Condemning the Islamic Republic's drone and missile attack on Israel (H.Res. 1143)

Condemns the Islamic Republic's April 2024 drone and missile attack on Israel and backs Israel's right to defend itself.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Resolution. It stands against the regime's direct attack on a US ally.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 6046 · April 17, 2024Tyranny

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act (H.R. 6046)

Requires the Houthis, the Islamic Republic-backed force in Yemen, to be listed as a foreign terrorist organization and sanctioned.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It puts maximum pressure on one of the regime's main proxy forces.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 4691 · April 17, 2024Tyranny

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act (H.R. 4691)

Lets Congress review and block any move by a president to lift or waive sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It makes it harder for any administration to give the regime sanctions relief.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5947 · April 17, 2024Tyranny

Rescinding Iran sanctions waivers (H.R. 5947)

Cancels the waivers that let Iran reach about 6 billion dollars held abroad and bars new waivers of that kind.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It undoes sanctions relief given to the regime.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 883 · April 16, 2024Free nations

Condemning the slogan 'from the river to the sea' (H.Res. 883)

Says the slogan 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic and calls for the destruction of Israel, and condemns its use.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree. It rejects a slogan that calls for Israel to be wiped out.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5921 · April 15, 2024Tyranny

No U.S. Financing for Iran Act (H.R. 5921)

Bars the Treasury from licensing US financial dealings tied to trade with Iran, apart from humanitarian goods, and tells US representatives to oppose IMF help for Iran.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. It cuts the regime off from US finance and international bailouts.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 1148 · April 15, 2024Free nations

Condemning the Islamic Republic's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression

Condemns the regime's terrorism and proxy wars, cites the ten-point plan of Maryam Rajavi, and says Iranians are rejecting both 'monarchic dictatorship and religious tyranny'.

Liberty position
Stay off
Carl
Cosponsored
Result
Against liberty

Bill sponsorship. The text endorses the ten-point plan of Maryam Rajavi, who leads the political arm of the MEK, one exile group, and declares on behalf of Iranians which system they reject. Standing with a free people means letting Iranians choose their own government in a free vote, not choosing it for them. So signing it counts against.

The bill on Congress.gov Discuss this bill
H.R. 7511 · March 7, 2024Borders

Laken Riley Act (H.R. 7511, 118th)

Would require detention of illegal immigrants charged with theft or burglary and let states sue the federal government over immigration enforcement failures.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. Mandatory detention of criminal aliens is core enforcement.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 7217 · February 6, 2024Free nations

Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 7217)

A stand-alone bill giving Israel about 17.6 billion dollars in emergency military aid. It needed two thirds of the House and fell short.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. It was a clean vote on military aid to Israel.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 6679 · January 31, 2024Borders

No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act

Made anyone who took part in or helped the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, and members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, barred from entering the US or getting immigration benefits.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It keeps those who took part in the October 7 attack, and members of Hamas, out of the United States.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 2670 · December 14, 2023DefenseKey vote, counts double

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, final version (H.R. 2670)

The final agreed version of the yearly bill that sets the size, pay and weapons programs of the US military for 2024.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Conference Report. It is the final vote on funding and equipping the US military for the year.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5961 · November 30, 2023TyrannyKey vote, counts double

No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act (H.R. 5961)

Freezes the roughly 6 billion dollars of Iranian money that was moved to Qatar under the 2023 prisoner deal by sanctioning any bank that helps Iran use it.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It keeps money out of the regime's hands and reverses a sanctions-relief deal.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 845 · November 7, 2023Free nations

Censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib

Censured Rep. Rashida Tlaib for promoting false accounts of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack and for defending the slogan 'from the river to the sea'.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Resolution. A yes vote censured a member for spreading false accounts of the October 7 attack on Israel.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 798 · November 2, 2023Tyranny

Condemning support for Hamas and Hezbollah on college campuses

Condemned support for Hamas, Hezbollah and other terrorist groups at US colleges and universities.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended. It condemns open support for groups that murder civilians, and bans nobody's speech.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 559 · November 1, 2023Tyranny

A nuclear Islamic Republic is not acceptable (H.Res. 559)

Declares it US policy that a nuclear-armed Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable, that all necessary means should be used to stop it, and that allies including Israel are free to act to prevent it.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree. It commits the United States to stopping the regime's nuclear program by any means.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 771 · October 25, 2023Free nations

Standing with Israel after the 7 October attack (H.Res. 771)

Stands with Israel as it defends itself against the war launched by Hamas, condemns Iran's support for terrorist groups, and backs US security assistance to Israel.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree. It backs Israel's right to defend itself after 7 October.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 4665 · September 28, 2023Free nations

Tenney amendment to H.R. 4665: keep the US Embassy in Jerusalem

Amendment to the 2024 State Department spending bill that bars any money from being used to move the US Embassy in Israel out of Jerusalem.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. It protects US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 4665 · September 28, 2023Tyranny

Ogles amendment to H.R. 4665: no funds to take the IRGC off the terrorist list

Amendment to the 2024 State Department spending bill that bars any money from being used to remove the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from the list of foreign terrorist organizations.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. It locks in the terrorist designation of the regime's main armed force.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5692 · September 28, 2023Free nations

Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 5692)

Provides 300 million dollars for training and equipping Ukraine's military and sets up a special inspector general for Ukraine aid.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
Against liberty

House vote · On Passage. It was a stand-alone vote on continuing military help for Ukraine.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 589 · September 12, 2023Free nationsKey vote, counts double

MAHSA Act (H.R. 589)

Requires the President to decide whether to sanction the Supreme Leader, the President of Iran and their offices for human rights abuses and support for terrorism.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. It punishes the regime's top leaders for what they do to the Iranian people.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 492 · September 12, 2023Conscience

Condemning the persecution of Iran's Baha'i minority (H.Res. 492)

Condemns the Islamic Republic's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and calls for sanctions on the officials responsible.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree. It stands with people the regime persecutes for their faith.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Con.Res. 57 · July 18, 2023Free nations

Sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel (H.Con.Res. 57)

States that Israel is not a racist or apartheid state, rejects antisemitism, and says the United States will always be a staunch partner of Israel.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree. It rejects the apartheid smear against Israel.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 2670 · July 13, 2023Free nations

Gaetz amendment to the 2024 defense bill: no security assistance for Ukraine

Amendment to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act that would have banned all security assistance for Ukraine.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
Against liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. A vote for it is a vote to abandon Ukraine.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 2670 · July 13, 2023Equal rights

Roy amendment barring race-based concepts in Defense Department schools

An amendment to the 2024 defense bill that bars Defense Department schools from promoting ideas such as that any race is inherently superior or that the United States is fundamentally racist.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. A yes vote opposed teaching critical race theory concepts in military schools.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 2670 · July 13, 2023Equal rights

Norman amendment to eliminate DEI offices at the Defense Department

An amendment to the 2024 defense bill that eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion offices and their staff in the armed forces and the Defense Department. It passed 214 to 213.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. A yes vote opposed DEI bureaucracy in the military.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 2670 · July 13, 2023Equal rights

Gaetz amendment barring federal funds for DEI training (2024 defense bill)

An amendment to the 2024 defense bill that would have barred federal funds for training on diversity, equity and inclusion. It failed 210 to 221.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. A yes vote opposed DEI training paid for by taxpayers.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 277 · June 14, 2023Free marketsKey vote, counts double

REINS Act (H.R. 277)

Requires Congress to approve any major federal regulation, meaning one with an annual economic effect of 100 million dollars or more, before it can take effect.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote backed the main bill to rein in federal regulation.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 1615 · June 13, 2023Free markets

Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act (H.R. 1615)

Bars the Consumer Product Safety Commission from using federal funds to ban gas stoves or to issue rules that would sharply raise their price.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote opposed a federal ban on a common household product.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.J.Res. 45 · May 24, 2023Free markets

Disapproving the student loan cancellation plan (H.J.Res. 45)

Overturns the Education Department action that would have cancelled up to 20,000 dollars of student debt per borrower and ends the repayment pause.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote opposed a new debt cancellation program costing about 400 billion dollars.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Con.Res. 40 · May 18, 2023Equal rights

Supporting local police and condemning efforts to defund them (H.Con.Res. 40)

A resolution that expresses support for local law enforcement officers and condemns calls to defund or dismantle police departments.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Resolution. A yes vote opposed the defund the police movement.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 2 · May 11, 2023BordersKey vote, counts double

Secure the Border Act of 2023

Would restart border wall construction, tighten asylum rules, end catch-and-release, restore Remain in Mexico and require E-Verify.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. The main House border enforcement bill of the 118th Congress.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 734 · April 20, 2023Equal rights

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (H.R. 734)

Makes it a Title IX violation for federally funded schools to let biological males compete in women's and girls' sports.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote backed keeping women's sports for biological women.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 1 · March 30, 2023Free markets

Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1)

A package to expand oil, gas and mineral production, speed up permitting and repeal several energy fees and restrictions.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote backed more domestic energy production and less permitting red tape.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5 · March 24, 2023Equal rightsKey vote, counts double

Parents Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 5)

Requires schools to show parents the curriculum, reading lists and budgets, and gives parents a say before a school changes a child's gender marker, pronouns or name.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote backed parents' rights over what schools teach and do.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 140 · March 9, 2023Free speechKey vote, counts double

Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act (H.R. 140)

Bars federal employees from using their office to push online platforms to remove or suppress lawful speech.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote opposed government pressure on platforms to censor lawful speech.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Con.Res. 21 · March 8, 2023Free nations

Syria withdrawal resolution (H.Con.Res. 21)

Directs the President to remove all US armed forces from Syria within 180 days.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Resolution. A vote for it is a vote for US retreat from the region.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.J.Res. 30 · February 28, 2023Free markets

Disapproving the Labor Department ESG investing rule (H.J.Res. 30)

Overturns a Labor Department rule that let retirement plan managers weigh environmental, social and governance factors when choosing investments.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote opposed a federal rule that opened retirement savings to ESG investing.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.J.Res. 24 · February 9, 2023Borders

Disapproving DC's non-citizen voting law

Would block a District of Columbia law that lets non-citizens, including illegal immigrants, vote in local elections.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. Voting yes opposes giving the vote to non-citizens.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.J.Res. 26 · February 9, 2023Equal rights

Disapproving the DC Revised Criminal Code Act (H.J.Res. 26)

Blocks a DC law that would have lowered maximum penalties for crimes such as carjacking and robbery.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A yes vote opposed a soft on crime rewrite of the capital's criminal code.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 100 · February 7, 2023Free nations

Expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran

Condemns the regime's terrorism and killing of protesters, cites support for the ten-point plan of Maryam Rajavi, leader of the MEK-linked National Council of Resistance of Iran, and says Iranians are 'rejecting monarchic dictatorship and religious tyranny'.

Liberty position
Stay off
Carl
Cosponsored
Result
Against liberty

Bill sponsorship. The text endorses the ten-point plan of Maryam Rajavi, who leads the political arm of the MEK, one exile group, and declares on behalf of Iranians which system they reject. Standing with a free people means letting Iranians choose their own government in a free vote, not choosing it for them. So signing it counts against.

The bill on Congress.gov Discuss this bill
H.Res. 76 · February 2, 2023Free nations

Removing Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee

Removed Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee over her past statements about Israel and Jews.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Resolution. A yes vote held a member to account for her statements about Israel and Jews.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Con.Res. 9 · February 2, 2023Free markets

Denouncing the horrors of socialism (H.Con.Res. 9)

A resolution that condemns socialism in all its forms and opposes socialist policies in the United States.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Resolution. A yes vote matches the measure's stand against socialism.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Con.Res. 7 · January 25, 2023Free nationsKey vote, counts double

Commending the bravery of the Iranian protesters (H.Con.Res. 7)

Commends the women and men of Iran protesting in more than 133 cities after the death of Mahsa Amini and condemns the regime's violent crackdown.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Resolution, as Amended. It puts Congress on the side of the Iranian people against the regime.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 1512 · December 8, 2022DefenseKey vote, counts double

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, final version (H.Res. 1512, H.R. 7776)

The final agreed version of the yearly bill that sets the size, pay and weapons programs of the US military for 2023.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree. It is the final vote on funding and equipping the US military for the year.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5376 · August 12, 2022Free marketsKey vote, counts double

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (final House vote)

A reconciliation package of climate and energy subsidies, new corporate taxes, drug price negotiation in Medicare and 80 billion dollars of new IRS funding. This was the final House vote.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Did not vote
Result
Not counted

House vote · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment. A no vote opposed new taxes, subsidies and federal price setting.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 1130 · July 18, 2022Free nations

Supporting Finland and Sweden joining NATO (H.Res. 1130)

Supports the decision of Finland and Sweden to apply to join NATO and calls on members to ratify quickly.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended. It backs a stronger NATO against Russia.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 7900 · July 14, 2022Defense

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, House passage (H.R. 7900)

The yearly bill that sets the size, pay and weapons programs of the US military for 2023.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It funds and equips the US military.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 7900 · July 13, 2022Defense

Lee amendment to the 2023 defense bill: cut the defense budget by 100 billion dollars

Amendment to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act that would have cut the defense budget by 100 billion dollars, leaving out pay and health care.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. A vote for it is a vote to shrink the US military.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 7900 · July 13, 2022Defense

Lee amendment to the 2023 defense bill: remove the 37 billion dollar increase

Amendment to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act that would have removed the 37 billion dollar increase added in committee and returned to the President's request.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. A vote for it is a vote against a bigger defense budget.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 2543 · June 15, 2022Equal rights

Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act (H.R. 2543 package)

Directs the Federal Reserve to work to close racial gaps in jobs, wages and wealth, and adds diversity reporting and hiring requirements across financial regulators and firms.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A no vote opposed diversity and equity mandates on the central bank and financial firms.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 7688 · May 19, 2022Free markets

Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act

Would have let the President declare an energy emergency and made it unlawful to sell fuel at a price judged to be unconscionably excessive.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A no vote opposed a federal price control on fuel.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 7691 · May 10, 2022Free nationsKey vote, counts double

Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 7691)

Provides about 40 billion dollars in military, economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine after Russia's invasion.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It is the main early vote on arming Ukraine against Putin.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 6089 · April 27, 2022Tyranny

Stop Iranian Drones Act (H.R. 6089)

Makes clear that US sanctions law covers anyone who supplies, sells or transfers combat drones to or from Iran.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. It tightens sanctions on the regime's drone program.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5665 · December 14, 2021Free speechKey vote, counts double

Combating International Islamophobia Act

Would create a State Department office and special envoy to monitor and combat Islamophobia worldwide. Sponsored by Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. Criticism of any religion is protected speech. A government office that monitors one kind of criticism around the world puts the state in the business of judging which opinions are allowed.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
S. 1605 · December 7, 2021DefenseKey vote, counts double

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, final version (S. 1605)

The final agreed version of the yearly bill that sets the size, pay and weapons programs of the US military for 2022.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It is the final vote on funding and equipping the US military for the year.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5376 · November 19, 2021Free markets

Build Back Better Act

A roughly 2 trillion dollar package of new social programs, climate spending and tax increases. It passed the House but never passed the Senate.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A no vote opposed a large package of new entitlement programs and tax increases.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5323 · September 23, 2021Free nationsKey vote, counts double

Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 5323)

Provides 1 billion dollars to restock Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system after the May 2021 rocket attacks from Gaza.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. It funds the shield that protects Israeli civilians from rockets.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 4350 · September 23, 2021Defense

Ocasio-Cortez amendment to the 2022 defense bill: cut the defense budget by 10 percent

Amendment to the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act that would have cut the overall defense budget by 10 percent, leaving out pay and health care.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. A vote for it is a vote to shrink the US military.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 4350 · September 23, 2021Defense

Jacobs amendment to the 2022 defense bill: remove the defense budget increase

Amendment to the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act that would have cut defense spending back to the level the President requested, removing the increase added in committee.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Agreeing to the Amendment. A vote for it is a vote against a bigger defense budget.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 4350 · September 23, 2021Defense

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, House passage (H.R. 4350)

The yearly bill that sets the size, pay and weapons programs of the US military for 2022.

Liberty position
Yea
Carl
Voted Yea
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. It funds and equips the US military.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 1187 · June 16, 2021Free markets

ESG Disclosure Simplification Act (Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act)

Would have required public companies to report environmental, social and governance metrics, climate risk, political spending and other items to the SEC.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A no vote opposed a federal ESG reporting mandate on companies.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 1333 · April 21, 2021BordersKey vote, counts double

NO BAN Act

Would limit the president's power to suspend entry of foreign nationals and bar religion-based entry restrictions, written in response to the 2017 travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. Voting no keeps the president's power to pause entry from countries that cannot vet their travellers or that sponsor terror.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 6 · March 18, 2021Borders

American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

Would give a path to legal status and citizenship to people brought to the US illegally as children and to people with temporary protected status.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A large legalization of people who entered or stayed illegally, which the measure counts as amnesty.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 1319 · March 10, 2021Free marketsKey vote, counts double

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (final House vote)

A 1.9 trillion dollar COVID relief and spending package passed through budget reconciliation. This was the final House vote that sent it to the President.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment. A no vote opposed one of the largest spending packages of the period.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.R. 5 · February 25, 2021Equal rightsKey vote, counts double

Equality Act (H.R. 5)

Adds sexual orientation and gender identity to federal civil rights law across employment, housing, education and public spaces, and limits religious liberty defenses.

Liberty position
Nay
Carl
Voted Nay
Result
With liberty

House vote · On Passage. A no vote opposed writing gender identity into federal civil rights law.

The bill on Congress.gov The official roll call Discuss this vote
H.Res. 118 · February 11, 2021Free nations

Expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran

Condemns the regime's terrorism and human rights abuses, cites support for the ten-point plan of Maryam Rajavi, leader of the MEK-linked National Council of Resistance of Iran, and says Iranians 'rejected monarchic dictatorship'.

Liberty position
Stay off
Carl
Cosponsored
Result
Against liberty

Bill sponsorship. The text endorses the ten-point plan of Maryam Rajavi, who leads the political arm of the MEK, one exile group, and declares on behalf of Iranians which system they reject. Standing with a free people means letting Iranians choose their own government in a free vote, not choosing it for them. So signing it counts against.

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