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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 — 583
Yes41%
No54%
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 · 20 sponsored · 201 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 12(source)
This week, I met with local representatives of the National Federation of the Blind to discuss ways in which Congress can support Americans with visual disabilities. Thank you all for stopping by to make your voices heard—and know that you’ve got an ally in Rep. Cleaver!
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 12(source)
Thanks to the Trump Administration’s reckless funding freeze, including agricultural funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, Missouri farmers can’t get federal reimbursements for investments they made for new equipment and infrastructure. The chaos must end! www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Farmers on the hook for millions after Trump freezes USDA funds
The White House had repeatedly said the funding freeze would not affect benefits that go directly to individuals.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 12(source)
As the Trump Administration continues its assault on federal workers, I met with local AFGE members to hear directly about the challenges they’re facing in #MO05. Together, we will stand up for the rule of law and defend the civil servants who provide essential services to our communities.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 11(source)
Elon Musk and President Trump claim they’re gutting federal programs to “eliminate waste and fraud.” In reality, they’re kneecapping universities, hospitals, and nonprofits in our communities that play a critical role in finding new treatments and cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Missouri Independent
@missouriindependent.com
Open post ↗
The Trump administration's proposed medical research cuts could mean $100 million loss in Missouri #moleg #mogov via @rudikellermi.bsky.social
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 11(source)
#ICYMI, I joined 88 @housedemocrats.bsky.social last week in condemning the Trump Administration’s attack on the National Institutes of Health, which play an essential role in the research of cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other illnesses. More here: cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
Congressman Cleaver Joins 88 U.S. Representatives to Condemn Trump Administration’s Attacks on National Institutes of Health
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined 88 House Democrats in decrying the Trump Administration’s attacks on the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These ac...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 11(source)
While President Trump and Elon Musk try to gut federal investments in medical research to fund another tax break for their billionaire buddies, I’m thankful a federal judge is blocking their illegal scheme. Democrats will continue to push back. rollcall.com/2025/02/10/t...
Judge temporarily blocks NIH research cuts after 22 states sue - Roll Call
Lawsuit comes after Friday's announcement that the NIH would limit the indirect costs it will pay grantees to 15 percent of a grant.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 11(source)
The CFPB is an important shield for hardworking families across the country, protecting Americans from predatory financial schemes and holding scammers accountable. As Elon Musk and President Trump work to dismantle the agency that has returned $21 BILLION to consumers, we won’t stand for it!
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 10(source)
“We were fortunate that during our tenures in office no effort was made to unlawfully undermine the nation’s financial commitments. Regrettably, recent reporting gives substantial cause for concern that such efforts are underway today.”
New York Times Opinion
@nytopinion.nytimes.com
Open post ↗
“Any hint of the selective suspension of congressionally authorized payments will be a breach of trust and ultimately, a form of default,” five former U.S. Treasury secretaries write. “And our credibility, once lost, will prove difficult to regain.”
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 10(source)
Last week, I joined @ushousefsc.bsky.social and more than 75 @housedemocrats.bsky.social in demanding the Trump Administration end their unlawful stop work order at the CFPB. We will not stand for Elon Musk and Donald Trump illegally defunding this effective and popular agency!
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 10(source)
The CFPB has returned MORE than $2️1 BILLION to consumers. That’s precisely why Trump and his billionaire buddies want to dismantle it. Their goal is to destroy the agency so Wall Street can continue profiting off the backs of consumers without accountability. I will fight to #ReopenCFPB!
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 7(source)
“Private-sector employers and nonprofits are starting to lay off workers as a result of the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts and funding freezes, unleashing a wave of job losses that economists say could pick up steam in the coming weeks” www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Layoffs hit contractors and small businesses as Trump cuts take effect
Private-sector employers and nonprofits are starting to lay off workers as a result of the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts and funding freezes.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 7(source)
“Tariff threats, stock market swings and rapidly reversing executive orders are causing Americans across the political spectrum to feel considerably more pessimistic about the economy than they did before President Trump took office.” Stable, competent governance matters www.wsj.com/economy/cons...
The Mood of the American Consumer is Souring
Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected sentiment to improve after dropping in January. But it instead deteriorated.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 7(source)
Democrats are taking action on every front to push back against Trump’s lawless attacks on our democracy. From introducing legislation to protect Americans from Trump and Musk’s schemes, to holding the Administration accountable in the courts and mobilizing to defend our values – we won't back down.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 7(source)
Yesterday, I joined more than 150 @housedemocrats.bsky.social in demanding answers from Treasury Secretary Bessent on Elon Musk’s unprecedented access to Americans’ private data and Treasury’s payment system. More here: cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
Rep. Cleaver and 153 House Democrats Demand Answers on Elon Musk’s Access to Treasury Payment Systems
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, along with 153 other House Democrats, demanded answers from Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding Elon Musk’s access...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 7(source)
Will just THREE Republicans stand up to help pass this legislation and protect Americans' privacy? Find more information on the Taxpayer Data Protection Act here: cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
Rep. Cleaver, House Democrats Introduce New Bill to Stop Elon Musk From Invading Americans’ Privacy
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, legislation in direct response to Elon Musk’s shameful ...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 7(source)
All week, I’ve received calls from Missourians who are, rightfully, furious that President Trump has allowed an unelected, unaccountable billionaire to access their private information & Treasury’s payment system. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are pushing back with the Taxpayer Data Protection Act.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 6(source)
Despite a federal court blocking President Trump’s disastrous funding freeze, Elon Musk and the Trump Administration appear to be illegally withholding critical Head Start funding that supports childcare for working families across the country. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Head Start child care programs are still unable to access federal money after Trump's funding freeze
Programs serving 20,000 children have faced funding delays since the Trump administration announced (and then announced rescinding) a temporary freeze on federal aid last week.
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Voting History
583 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
2026-06-11H. Res. 1335 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-06-11H.R. 9238 (119th)Fast-track passageNONO✓Failed
2026-06-10H.R. 8464 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-06-10H.R. 8464 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-06-10H.R. 8312 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-06-10H.R. 7892 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-06-09H.R. 5408 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-06-09H. Res. 1140 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Passed
2026-06-09S. 2 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-06-09S. 2 (119th)Motion to CommitYESYES✓Failed
2026-06-09H. Res. 1140 (119th)Motion to DischargeYESYES✓Passed
2026-06-09H. Res. 1345 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-06-09H. Res. 1345 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-06-08H.R. 8428 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-06-08H.R. 8466 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-06-05H.R. 2913 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-06-04H. Res. 518 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Passed
2026-06-04H.R. 8646 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-06-04H.R. 8646 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-06-04H. Res. 1336 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-06-04H. Res. 1336 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-06-04H. Con. Res. 84 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Failed
2026-06-03H. Res. 518 (119th)Motion to DischargeYESYES✓Passed
2026-06-03H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Passed
2026-06-03H.R. 7726 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-06-03H.R. 7726 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-06-03H.R. 2860 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-06-03H. Res. 1333 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-06-03H. Res. 1333 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-06-03S. 254 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-06-03H.R. 7618 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-05-21H.R. 6047 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-05-21H.R. 1041 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-05-21H.R. 1041 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-05-21H.R. 1329 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Failed
2026-05-21H.R. 1329 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-05-20H. Res. 1300 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-05-20H. Res. 1300 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-05-20H.R. 2616 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-05-20H.R. 2616 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-05-20H.R. 1993 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-05-20S. 1003 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-05-20S. 2393 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-05-20H.R. 5317 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-05-20H.R. 4544 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-05-20H.R. 3234 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-05-20H. Res. 1299 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYESYES✓Passed
2026-05-15H.R. 8469 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-05-15H.R. 8469 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-05-14H.R. 8365 (119th)Final passageNONO✓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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