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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

Emanuel Cleaver II is an American politician and United Methodist pastor serving as the U.S. representative for Missouri's 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 51st mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, from 1991 to 1999, becoming the first Black person to hold that role.

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Voting Record — 536
Yes39%
No55%
Present0%
Not Voting5%
Party align99%
Cross-party0%
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Congressional District 5

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Emanuel Cleaver
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMissouri District 5
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Emanuel's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 19 sponsored · 190 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 10(source)
Gun violence in America is completely out of control. What will it take for our leaders to come together and enact policies that will address this crisis, save lives, and keep our communities safe? As we pray for the victims, let us also ACT. The time is now.
CNN
@cnn.com
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JUST IN: Three people are in critical condition after a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, according to St. Anthony’s Hospital. https://cnn.it/46fImzg
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 10(source)
I unequivocally condemn the despicable and cowardly attack on Charlie Kirk. Political violence has absolutely no place in the United States, and the perpetrator must be prosecuted to the fullest extent. Let us all pray for Mr. Kirk and his loved ones in this moment.
The New York Times
@nytimes.com
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Charlie Kirk, a right-wing influencer who is a close ally of President Trump, was shot in the neck on Wednesday while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University. Follow updates here. nyti.ms/4gokLkW
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 10(source)
After the president rolled out the red carpet, Putin repays him by bombing Ukrainian civilians & sending drones into NATO airspace. This is a dangerous escalation that must be met with a forceful response from the U.S., including increased sanctions. If the president refuses to act, Congress must.
The New York Times
@nytimes.com
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More than a dozen Russian drones entered Poland overnight, prompting NATO to scramble fighter jets to shoot them down in what Western officials described on Wednesday as a dangerous escalation of the war in neighboring Ukraine.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 10(source)
It is deeply disappointing the Missouri House has put the demands of DC power brokers ahead of the wishes of Missouri families in another partisan power grab This battle is far from over—and I won't stop fighting to ensure the voices of Western Missouri are heard www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Missouri House approves Trump-backed gerrymandered map that splits KC in 3
The gerrymandered congressional map would dilute the voting power of Kansas City under pressure from President Donald Trump.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 9(source)
In a moment where the president and ICE are sowing fear in communities across the country, the Supreme Court continues to undermine the civil liberties of American citizens by greenlighting the racial profiling of minorities. It’s dangerous and un-American.
The New York Times
@nytimes.com
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Breaking News: The Supreme Court lifted restrictions on ICE agents in Los Angeles, allowing them to make indiscriminate stops based on factors like ethnicity.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 9(source)
For 60 years, HUD has worked to ensure every American has safe, stable, and affordable housing. As the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Housing, I’m fighting to ensure HUD is fully funded and can continue its mission of expanding the American Dream for ALL our neighbors.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 8(source)
“Trump vowed to halve electricity prices. But they’re rising twice as fast as inflation.” Cutting investments in renewable energy like wind and solar is decreasing our national supply of energy and raising monthly utility bills for American families. www.cnn.com/2025/09/04/b...
Trump vowed to halve electricity prices. But they’re rising twice as fast as inflation | CNN Business
On the campaign trail last summer, President Donald Trump promised to swiftly cut electricity and energy prices in half if voters returned him to the White House.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 8(source)
After the administration froze funding to National Heritage Areas nationwide, Rep. Davids & I pushed to restore these investments enacted by Congress, which help to preserve regional history & boost local economies Happy Freedom's Frontier NHA has secured their funding. www.kcur.org/arts-life/20...
Federal funding released for Freedom’s Frontier, preserver of Kansas and Missouri history
Staff said Freedom's Frontier, a National Heritage Area that recognizes historic, cultural and natural resources, would have ceased to exist without federal funding.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 5(source)
MO-05 is the heart of Kansas City, our people, our culture, our economic engine. Trump and Missouri Republicans want to carve it up to cling to power, but they will not silence the voices of Kansas Citians without a fight. www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
Claire McCaskill: Missourians won't let Trump and the GOP gerrymander the state without a fight
It’s terrible what Missouri Republicans are doing, but they won’t be able to do it quietly. There will be backlash.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 5(source)
After joining @davids.house.gov to push to restore federal funding obligated to Freedom's Frontier, I am pleased that they have finally secured the funding & will now be able to continue their mission, telling our story to visitors while boosting economic activity. bit.ly/4nmHboV
Freedom's Frontier, preserver of Kansas and Missouri history, spared by release of federal funding • Kansas Reflector
Freedom's Frontier has received the half-million dollars the federal government held hostage for six months, ensuring the organization can continue for another year to preserve the story of the strugg...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 5(source)
I’m grateful to the @pkdfoundation.bsky.social for honoring me with the 2024 Congressional Champion of the Year Award for my work to bring attention to this disease while fighting for additional investments in new treatments.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 5(source)
Such blatant politicization of justice is unacceptable. The American people deserve the full truth, not a version tailored for partisan politics.
Axios
@axios.com
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The Justice Department's acting deputy chief was caught on a hidden camera saying that the government will "redact every Republican" from an Epstein client list and "leave all the liberal, Democratic people."
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MeidasTouch@meidastouch.comSep 5(source)
BRUTAL JOBS REPORT: Just 22,000 jobs added in August. Unemployment rises to 4.3%. Broader jobless rate jumps to 8.1%. Slowest 4-month growth since 2020. Plus, downward revisions for June and July of -21,000. Yikes.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 5(source)
This morning, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released one of the worst jobs reports since the pandemic. It shows America lost jobs in June, hiring slowed to its worst level since 2021, and unemployment is rising. Surely this isn’t the “Golden Age” that Trump talks about.
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost.com
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Breaking news: The U.S. labor market contracted in June for the first time since the pandemic, as new data showed that the employers sharply pulled back hiring amid economic headwinds created by Trump administration policies.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govSep 4(source)
The Big Ugly Bill was the largest redistribution of wealth from the working class to the wealthiest 1% in history, ripping healthcare away from families while giving handouts to millionaires. Good luck “rebranding” that.
Brendan Duke
@brendanvduke.bsky.social
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NEW analysis on the GOP megabill's core policy choice: each millionaire's tax cut is paid for by taking away health insurance from 4 people while reducing health care benefits from many others.
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Voting History
536 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-01-14H. Res. 992 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-01-14H. Res. 992 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-01-13H.R. 4593 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-01-13H.R. 4593 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-13H.R. 2312 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-13H.R. 2270 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-13H.R. 2262 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Failed
2026-01-13H.R. 2262 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-13H. Res. 988 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-01-13H. Res. 988 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-01-13H.R. 6504 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-13H.R. 6500 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-12H.R. 2683 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-09H.R. 5184 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-01-08H.R. 1834 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-08H. Res. 780 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-08H.R. 131 (119th)Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary NotwithstandingYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-08H.R. 504 (119th)Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary NotwithstandingYESYES✓Failed
2026-01-08H.R. 6938 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-08H.R. 6938 (119th)Retaining Divisions B and CYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-08H.R. 6938 (119th)Retaining Division AYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-07H. Res. 780 (119th)Motion to DischargeYESYES✓Passed
2026-01-07H. Res. 977 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-01-07H. Res. 977 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-01-06—Call of the HousePRESENT——Passed
2025-12-18H.R. 498 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-18H.R. 498 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-18H.R. 845 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-18H.R. 845 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-18H.R. 1366 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-18H.R. 1366 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-12-17H.R. 3492 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-17H.R. 3492 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-17H.R. 6703 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-17H.R. 6703 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-17H.R. 3616 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-17H. Con. Res. 64 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-17H. Con. Res. 61 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-17H. Res. 953 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-12-17H. Res. 953 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-12-16H.R. 3632 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-16H.R. 3632 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-16H.R. 4371 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-16H.R. 4371 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-16H. Res. 951 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓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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