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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.govMar 12(source)

Families are skipping meals and putting their lives on hold just to afford health care. Congress had a chance to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that lowered premiums for millions—but Republicans blocked it.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

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Americans are driving less, skipping meals and putting off big life moves, like buying homes or having children, to keep up with health care costs, according to two Gallup polls. https://wapo.st/4rqIC7a

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

A functioning National Security Council process isn’t optional—it’s how responsible administrations weigh risks, coordinate agencies, and plan for second- and third-order consequences. The absence of that process, especially during a war this president chose, should concern every American.

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

Violence targeting houses of worship is an attack on our shared values of faith and freedom. I am thinking of the congregation at the West Bloomfield synagogue and praying for the safety of everyone involved.

NBC News

@nbcnews.com

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BREAKING: A suspect is dead after security opened fire following an apparent vehicle ramming at a Detroit-area synagogue, two law enforcement officials say.

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

Proud to have secured $1 million in Community Project Funding to support this work in #MO05 - investing in programs that give our young people the mentorship, tools, and confidence they deserve.

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

Great visit to Center High School today sitting in on a Becoming A Man (BAM) Circle with Youth Guidance. These young men showed honesty, leadership, and the power of community in action.

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

When electricity, medical care, utilities, and food keep rising, families feel it immediately. Even if overall inflation looks stable on paper – working families know the real story – it’s getting harder to plan and keep up with everyday costs.

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

A strike on a school because of outdated targeting data is simply reprehensible and unacceptable. The administration must stop trying to deflect blame and provide Congress and the public with the full truth about what happened. Accountability matters.

The New York Times

@nytimes.com

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The U.S. was responsible for a strike on an Iranian elementary school, an ongoing military investigation found. The inquiry said the strike — which Iranian officials said killed at least 175 people, most of them children — was the result of a targeting mistake. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/u...

A photo shows the aftermath of the strike on an Iranian school. A headline reads: "U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says." More copy reads: "An ongoing military investigation has determined that the strike, which killed mostly children, was the result of a targeting mistake. The finding undercuts President Trump’s claim that Iran could be to blame." Photo by IRIB TV, via Agence France-Presse

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

Meanwhile, he and House Republicans are on a paid vacation at one of Trump's luxury resorts in Florida while our troops are in harm’s way and working families are struggling to make ends meet.

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

If only the price of gas cared about press conference talking points. President Trump already said higher gas prices are “a very small price to pay” and that “only fools think differently.”

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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Q: Do you think Americans will be willing to pay more than $5 for gallon of gas? MIKE JOHNSON: No. The president said it will be over soon. It's been remarkably successful. Over 5,000 targets struck. The leadership of the country, the regime has been turned over to a next generation.

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

Hard to miss the shameful irony. Families are tightening their belts while Washington feasts on the taxpayer dime.

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

So, the same Administration who says Americans on SNAP are supposed to live on “one piece of chicken, one piece of broccoli, a tortilla, and one other thing” can somehow spend millions on steak and lobster for Cabinet Secretaries.

Molly Jong-Fast

@mollyjongfast.bsky.social

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Some of the frivolous September purchases made under Secretary Pete Hegseth’s stewardship include a $98,329 Steinway & Sons grand piano for the Air Force chief of staff’s home, $5.3 million for Apple devices such as the new iPad, and an astronomical amount of … newrepublic.com/post/207555/...

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

I had the opportunity to visit the Midwest Transplant Network and see firsthand the incredible work they do to save lives across Missouri and Kansas. Through organ donation and transplantation, they are giving hope to families across MO-05 and helping patients get the second chance they deserve.

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

Democrats offered legislation to fully fund TSA, FEMA, and cyber defense agencies, but Republicans blocked it. Republicans and President Trump are responsible for the chaos and delays at America’s airports. apnews.com/article/tsa-...

Long airport lines highlight concerns about unpaid security officers in the shutdown

The hourslong security lines at a handful of U.S. airports this week highlight the potential problems when a government shutdown coincides with the busy spring break travel season.

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

Regulators shouldn’t be financially tied to the industries they regulate. If these findings hold, that’s a profound breach of the public trust. Congress must get answers. www.propublica.org/article/trum...

Documents Reveal a Web of Financial Ties Between Trump Officials and the Industries They Help Regulate

ProPublica is releasing a trove of disclosure records that detail the finances of more than 1,500 Trump appointees, including former lobbyists, industry executives and at least a dozen officials who d...

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

While Americans worry about war, rising costs, and their economic future, the President is busy trademarking the country’s 250th anniversary with his own name attached. The presidency isn’t supposed to be a self-enriching business venture.

NOTUS

@notus.com

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The Trump Organization filed several previously unreported trademark applications last week in connection with America’s 250th anniversary celebration, all featuring the president’s name as a centerpiece of the highly-anticipated festivities.

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

For months we were told these cuts would make government “more efficient.” Now we’re seeing the reality: slashing critical programs and personnel are undermining our ability to respond to emergencies, counter threats, and protect Americans at home and abroad.

CNN

@cnn.com

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Government cuts under Trump’s second term weakened US emergency, security, and foreign response capabilities, now under scrutiny amid Middle East conflict. https://cnn.it/3P1jy9x

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

Before another life is risked or another dollar spent, Congress and the American people deserve answers.

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

The first 48 hours of Trump’s war of choice: $5.6B in munitions spent, American servicemembers lost, families back at home bracing for the rising costs of war, & Americans abroad left stranded without help from their own government.

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

On The First 48, investigators say the first 2 days determine everything that follows.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

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The Pentagon burned through $5.6 billion worth of munitions in the first two days of its Iran assault, according to U.S. officials, alarming some on Capitol Hill over how quickly the military has depleted scarce supplies of America’s most advanced weaponry.

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

Admitting you “don’t know enough about it” after accusing another country of bombing its own school is not leadership, it’s dangerous. Decisions about war demand facts, discipline, and seriousness. Americans deserve better than guesswork.

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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
2025-07-21	H.R. 3351 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3095 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 1919 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	S. 1582 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 3633 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-16	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Motion to Reconsider	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-15	H.R. 1717 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-15	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-15	H. Res. 580 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-14	S. 1596 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-14	H.R. 1770 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-14	H.R. 1709 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-03	H.R. 1 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-03	H. Res. 566 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-03	H. Res. 566 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-07-02	H. Res. 566 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-02	H. Res. 566 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-27	H. Res. 516 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-26	H.R. 275 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-26	H.R. 875 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-06-25	H. Res. 519 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 530 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 530 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 537 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 3422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 3394 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 1998 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 2056 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 2056 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	S. 331 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-11	H. Res. 499 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	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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