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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

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No54%

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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 3(source)

Manufacturing a crisis, causing economic carnage, and then claiming credit for ending the unnecessary crisis is the Trump playbook. Rather than threatening our allies like a bully—which will only push them toward China or the EU—the President should work with them like an adult!

Catherine Rampell

@crampell.bsky.social

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So, Mexico has agreed to do what it is already doing? www.reuters.com/article/worl...

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 3(source)

Even the President and the richest man in the world do not have the authority to unilaterally shut down a congressionally created agency. It’s about time Republicans in Congress joined Democrats to put an end to this lawlessness! www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

Elon Musk says he and Trump are shutting down USAID

Musk announced the planned closure of the foreign assistance agency early Monday on social media.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 3(source)

Allowing an unelected billionaire to access sensitive information, including Americans' Social Security numbers & banking information, is a recipe for disaster. This is another power grab by the richest man in the world—and it can’t be allowed to continue. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...

Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 31(source)

Tonight, President Trump plans to enact tariffs on two of our allies and largest trading partners—which will result in higher costs for American families across the country. I urge him to reconsider before the economic carnage damages our communities.

NBC News

@nbcnews.com

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The White House says that President Trump would impose a 25% tariff on goods coming to the U.S. from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on those from China on Saturday, a move that could drive up prices for products coming into the U.S.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 31(source)

85 years ago, the first #SocialSecurity check was issued, providing a lifeline and economic security to millions of American families. As a lifelong supporter, I’ll continue fighting to defend and expand these benefits that Americans have earned through a lifetime of hard work!

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 30(source)

As the 2026 World Cup quickly approaches, I’ve teamed up with lawmakers from communities across the country who to call on Congress to provide $625 million in federal investments to support security needs in the 11 host cities. More here: cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Rep. Cleaver Joins Bipartisan Call to Provide Additional Federal Funding for 2026 World Cup Security Needs

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 30(source)

Thankful to Governor Kehoe for promising $40 million to support 2026 World Cup operations in Kansas City. Now, it’s time for Congress to join the effort and provide funding that will ensure a safe, secure, and successful tournament nationwide. www.kshb.com/sports/world...

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's budget outlines additional $40M for 2026 World Cup

New Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe used Tuesday’s State of the State address to unveil his fiscal year 2026 budget priorities.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 30(source)

As victims are still being recovered from America’s worst aviation disaster in over a decade, President Trump is politicizing the tragedy that happened under his watch, while making up racist lies and undermining the investigation. It’s divisive, dangerous, and appalling.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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COLLINS: We don't even yet know the names of the people killed and you're blaming Dems and DEI policies. Don't you think you're getting ahead of the investigation? TRUMP: No, I don't think so C: Does it comfort their families to hearing you blaming DEI? R: That's not a very smart question

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 30(source)

To fund more tax cuts for billionaires, the GOP is working to add unnecessary red tape to make it harder for the most vulnerable Americans to access healthcare & nutrition programs. Studies have shown it won't increase employment—but it will devastate families. www.politico.com/live-updates...

Work requirements gain favor with House Republicans

Speaker Mike Johnson called the safety-net strictures a “very popular measure.”

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 30(source)

I’m heartbroken by the horrific mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport last night. As first responders continue recovery efforts, my prayers are with the victims, their families, and the communities that will be devastated by this tragedy.

The New York Times

@nytimes.com

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There were no survivors after a commercial jet carrying 64 people and an Army helicopter carrying three U.S. service members collided in midair on Wednesday night, officials said. Both aircraft crashed into the Potomac River near Washington, D.C. Follow live: nyti.ms/3WHSLQC

A rescue ship near wreckage in a river by night. Text reads: "No Survivors After Plane And Helicopter Collide Near Washington, Officials Say." Photo credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 29(source)

The American people are sick and tired of billionaires bending policies in ways that will further enrich themselves at the expense of workers and communities across the country. Instead of taking them on, President Trump is letting them run the show. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/29/u...

Elon Musk and His Friends Help Trump Shake Up the Government

The billionaire and his Silicon Valley associates landed in the capital and immediately moved to cut the size of the federal government, reprising the playbook he used after buying Twitter in 2022.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 29(source)

As the President sows mass chaos and confusion with his unconstitutional executive orders, I will continue to push back against his extreme effort to defund everything from community health centers to veteran support programs. www.kshb.com/news/local-n...

Questions linger for Kansas City-area entities as courts review Trump's pause on federal loans, grants

President Donald Trump's order to pause certain federal loans and grants has entities on both sides of the state line in the Kansas City area concerned about what could come next.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 29(source)

Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating in #MO05 and around the world! As we welcome the new year, I wish all those who celebrate a year of good health, happiness, and prosperity!

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 28(source)

Hardworking Missourians and local small businesses deserve to know whether they will be impacted as projects are delayed while this executive order is adjudicated in court. More information here: cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Rep. Cleaver Joins Congressional Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Reveal List of Projects Frozen by President Trump’s Executive Order to Pause Federal Funding from BIL, IRA

(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 28(source)

Today, I joined @hoyer.house.gov and more than 150 @housedemocrats.bsky.social in demanding to know which local projects will be stalled due to President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order to withhold federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 28(source)

From loans for local small businesses to federal grants for cancer research, President Trump is unconstitutionally trying to withhold all federal funding and usurp the power of the purse. This executive order is as unconstitutional as it is damaging to our communities.

PBS News

@pbsnews.org

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The funding freeze by the White House could affect trillions of dollars and cause widespread disruption in health care research, education programs and other initiatives. Even grants that have been awarded but not spent are supposed to be halted.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 27(source)

The American people want elected leaders to take actions that will LOWER costs, not throw temper tantrums that wind up raising prices on everyday goods like coffee.

Catherine Rampell

@crampell.bsky.social

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Coffee soars to record as Trump tariff threat shows risks finance.yahoo.com/news/arabica...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 27(source)

The American people are clamoring for bipartisan reforms that will expand access to affordable housing. Honored to join the Bipartisan Policy Center's Honorary Congressional Council as we seek to break congressional gridlock and lower housing costs For The People! cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Reps. Cleaver, Alford Join Honorary Congressional Council of J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Mark Alford (R-MO) announced that they have officially joined the Honorary Congressional Council of the Bipartisan Polic...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 27(source)

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we mourn the six million Jewish people who were killed during the Holocaust. As we remember, we must continue our fight against antisemitism and ensure that the horrors of the Holocaust are never minimized or forgotten. #NeverAgain

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 24(source)

Most hated team in the league? That’s the way we like it. Looking forward to our seventh straight AFC Championship—and another trophy for the trophy case. #ChiefsKingdom is ready to #RunItBack! Let’s go, Chiefs!

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Sponsored Bills(20)

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…
H.R. 8325 (119th)
To require an independent review process for the prohibition of books at Bureau of Prisons f…
H.R. 8296 (119th)
To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 t…

Cosponsored Bills(201)

H. Res. 1367 (119th)
Honoring the tremendous effort undertaken by the good people of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansa…
Joined: 2026-06-15
H. Res. 1362 (119th)
Honoring the life, military service, and congressional legacy of the Honorable Charles Berna…
Joined: 2026-06-11
H. Res. 1364 (119th)
Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2…
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 9282 (119th)
To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide that entrance fees shall no…
Joined: 2026-06-11
H. Res. 1361 (119th)
Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2026, as "National Extreme…
Joined: 2026-06-11

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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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-06-11	H. Res. 1335 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-11	H.R. 9238 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8464 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8464 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8312 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-10	H.R. 7892 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H.R. 5408 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1140 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	S. 2 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	S. 2 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1140 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1345 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1345 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-08	H.R. 8428 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-08	H.R. 8466 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-05	H.R. 2913 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H. Res. 518 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H.R. 8646 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H.R. 8646 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-04	H. Res. 1336 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H. Res. 1336 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H. Con. Res. 84 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-06-03	H. Res. 518 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H.R. 7726 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H.R. 7726 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-03	H.R. 2860 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H. Res. 1333 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H. Res. 1333 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	S. 254 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H.R. 7618 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-21	H.R. 6047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-21	H.R. 1041 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-21	H.R. 1041 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-21	H.R. 1329 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-05-21	H.R. 1329 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-20	H. Res. 1300 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-20	H. Res. 1300 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-20	H.R. 2616 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-20	H.R. 2616 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-20	H.R. 1993 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-20	S. 1003 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-20	S. 2393 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-20	H.R. 5317 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-20	H.R. 4544 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-20	H.R. 3234 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-20	H. Res. 1299 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-15	H.R. 8469 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-15	H.R. 8469 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-05-14	H.R. 8365 (119th)	Final passage	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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