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Representative for Missouri District 5

Born

October 26, 1944

Age 81

Phone

(202) 225-4535

Office

2217 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Missouri District 5

Emanuel Cleaver

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Voting Record — 614

Yes42%

No54%

Present0%

Not Voting5%

Party align99%

Cross-party1%

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Emanuel Cleaver

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMissouri District 5

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Emanuel's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 22 sponsored · 210 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 12(source)

The president promised he would lower costs on Day One. Instead, inflation is meaningfully higher than when he took office, as his reckless tariff taxes and disastrous war in the Middle East drive up prices on everything from gas to groceries to health care.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 11(source)

While Americans are struggling to stay afloat due to rising gas and grocery prices, Republicans in Congress want to spend $1 BILLION in taxpayer funding for the president’s vanity project. Democrats won’t stand for it. That money should go toward lowering costs for families.

The Bulwark

@thebulwark.com

Open post ↗

If you really believed that no taxpayer dollars were going to go to Trump's ballroom, we have, uh, a ballroom to sell you.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 11(source)

Inflation is currently higher than when the president took office. Gas prices are substantially higher than when the president took office. Unemployment is higher than when the president took office. The administration is completely out of touch with the struggles of working-class Americans.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Hassett on record low consumer sentiment: "President Trump is taking every problem on earth and gone 100% at fixing it, and I think that can be stressful for people to see so much change going on"

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 11(source)

“Hudson and her children have been swept up in a wave of new restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles that have begun to ripple across the country as a result of Trump’s marquee legislation” “The law extends tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations while cutting $187 billion from [SNAP]" Sinful.

NBC News

@nbcnews.com

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Under President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” food stamp applicants are fighting to prove eligibility and facing questions about birthday gifts sent over Zelle. A crisis in Arizona offers a warning for America.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 10(source)

To all the moms and mother figures in #MO05 and around the United States, thank you for your love and support. Wishing everyone a very Happy Mother’s Day!

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 8(source)

Federal courts continue to rule that the president’s tariffs are, in fact, illegal. This is a victory for American small businesses and consumers that have been forced to pay higher prices due to these taxes. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/b...

Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 8(source)

Public safety starts with strong communities. Yesterday, I was proud to present a $1,031,000 federal investment to The Mattie Rhodes Center to support community-based violence intervention and prevention efforts across #MO05.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 8(source)

By creating a permanent market with modern amenities and plenty of gathering space, the new Grandview Station will boost economic development and provide a place for neighbors to connect. Proud to have secured $850,000 to help make it possible! www.axios.com/local/kansas...

Grandview is getting a $2.1M Main Street marketplace

It's the city's biggest Main Street investment in years.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 7(source)

While Democrats fought successfully to lower monthly premiums for American families, Republicans have slashed investments in the ACA and Medicaid, driving up health care costs for millions of households.

Steve Rattner

@steverattner.bsky.social

Open post ↗

President Biden made health insurance more affordable for millions of Americans in the ACA marketplace. The Republicans’ actions increased prices by 58% on average—amounting to huge extra costs for the average consumer each year. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 7(source)

The American people are pleading for Congress to enact bipartisan solutions that will address the cost-of-living crisis. As the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Housing, I believe we should start with our bipartisan bill to increase affordable housing. thehill.com/opinion/fina...

Delivering a bipartisan bill to solve America’s housing crisis

The successful Artemis II mission has inspired lawmakers to use the momentum to pass the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which aims to address the national housing affordability crisis by cutting…

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 7(source)

While the president may not mind skyrocketing gas prices, hardworking Missouri families are being crushed as they are forced to spend more every time they fill up the tank due to the disastrous war in the Middle East. They deserve better. www.usatoday.com/story/cars/n...

Gas prices rising in all 50 states as average nears $5 — how much worse will it get?

The average price of a gallon of gas in the United States is on the rise in all 50 states, one prominent fuel industry analyst said.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 7(source)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and a reminder of the importance of affordable & accessible mental health care. Know that you are never alone and help is always available with the 988 lifeline. As your voice in Congress, I will always advocate for more mental health resources for Missourians.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 7(source)

Trickle-down economics continues to fail working-class families. While CEO pay skyrockets, American workers are being left behind. Rather than giving more tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans, Congress should #RaiseTheWage to ensure workers receive their fair share. www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/u...

In the U.S., CEO pay grew 20 times faster than workers' wages in 2025, says Oxfam

A new report from Oxfam found that CEOs' earnings continue to grow even as workers' wages stagnate.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 6(source)

The president promised he would lower costs on Day One. Instead, American families are paying the price of the president’s disastrous war in the Middle East as gas prices continue to skyrocket.

NBC News

@nbcnews.com

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⛽ Average U.S. gas prices per gallon on May 6, per AAA: • Regular: $4.54 (⬆️ $1.56 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28) • Premium: $5.39 (⬆️ $1.85 since war began) • Diesel: $5.67 (⬆️ $1.81 since war began)

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 6(source)

While Republicans prioritized slashing taxes for their wealthy donors, their cuts to the Affordable Care Act have driven up health care costs on American families. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting to extend ACA tax credits that will lower costs for millions of households nationwide.

Steve Rattner

@steverattner.bsky.social

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Trump’s cuts to Obamacare subsidies hit middle class and elderly workers the hardest. A 60-year-old making $65,000 a year now stands to pay $920 more per month. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 6(source)

The administration seems proud that they are forcing families to max out their credit cards as they spend more on everything from gasoline to groceries. Completely out of touch with the struggles of working-class Americans.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Hassett on American consumers: "Credit card spending is through the roof. They're spending more on gasoline, but they're spending more on everything else too."

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 6(source)

Today marks the beginning of National Nurses Week! Let us show our appreciation for the remarkable nurses who do lifesaving work every single day, helping keep our communities healthy and strong. Thank you for all that you do!

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 6(source)

With reproductive rights still under assault, I joined more than 250 lawmakers to defend a woman’s right to make her own health care choices. Mifepristone is safe, reliable, and approved by the FDA—and it should remain accessible to women nationwide. thehill.com/regulation/c...

250+ Democrats urge Supreme Court to overturn abortion pill ruling

A majority of Democrats in the House and Senate submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court on Monday seeking to protect access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Forty-seven Democratic senator…

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 6(source)

Zero dollars to lower grocery, energy, or housing costs. Zero dollars to protect health care for American families. But Republicans can find $1 billion to support the president’s vanity project. It’s a slap in the face to Americans who are struggling under Republican government.

Kyle Griffin

@kylegriffin1.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Republicans want to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money on Trump's $400 million ballroom.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMay 5(source)

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers are the bedrock of our education system—and they deserve our appreciation for all they do to support our kids and strengthen our communities. Proud to introduce a bipartisan resolution recognizing their important work. cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Cleaver, Graves, Bell, Alford Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring America’s Teachers

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), Wesley Bell (D-MO), and Mark Alford (R-MO) introduced a ...

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Sponsored Bills(22)

H.R. 9898 (119th)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for free public transportation for individ…
H.R. 9844 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to long-term care and p…
H.R. 9048 (119th)
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the …
H.J. Res. 162 (119th)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of t…
H.R. 8402 (119th)
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase civics education pro…

Cosponsored Bills(210)

H. Res. 1474 (119th)
Supporting the designation of "Serbian American Heritage Month" and celebrating the history,…
Joined: 2026-08-03
H.R. 9986 (119th)
To require a GAO study on State and Federal prison libraries, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-07-30
H. Res. 1451 (119th)
Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organ…
Joined: 2026-07-23
H.R. 9941 (119th)
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vi…
Joined: 2026-07-23
H.R. 9873 (119th)
To guarantee the right to vote for all citizens regardless of conviction of a criminal offen…
Joined: 2026-07-22

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Voting History

614 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 539 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 747 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 4216 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 4275 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 3357 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 1917 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 3937 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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