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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 — 498

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 · 187 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 2(source)

Following the launch of U.S. military operations in Iran, Americans abroad should carefully review State Department security alerts and travel guidance. Enroll in STEP to receive updates and stay in close contact with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 2(source)

So-called “President of Peace” ≠ President of endless air strikes. More strikes, more nations, fewer answers. Broken promises matter - especially when American lives, Congressional authority, and our diplomatic standing are on the line.

Axios

@axios.com

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💥 No president in the modern era has ordered more military strikes against as many different countries as Donald Trump. He's attacked 7 nations, three of which had never been targeted by U.S. military strikes. He authorized more individual air strikes in 2025 than Biden did in four years.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 2(source)

Four American service members are dead. When asked for a message to their families, the President had nothing to say. Our troops and their loved ones deserve acknowledgment, answers, and leadership equal to their sacrifice.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 2(source)

We mourn the loss of four American service members. Behind every headline is a family forever changed. May we honor their sacrifice by remembering that decisions about war carry profound consequences - for our troops, their families, and our nation. www.kshb.com/world/middle...

Fourth US service member dies as conflict in Middle East intensifies

At least four American soldiers have died as the war in the Middle East intensified over the weekend and Iran and its proxy forces launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and Arab states.

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

My statement on U.S. military strikes against Iran below:

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

Learn more about this legislation here: www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/news/press-r...

Alsobrooks, Mfume Introduce National Council on African American History and Culture Act

February 13, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – As reported in The Washington Informer, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) introduced the National Council on African Ameri...

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

The story of Black America is one of struggle and protest, triumph and resolve. In it, there is something for everyone to learn. To help preserve this history, this month I proudly cosponsored the National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026.

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

As Black History Month nears its conclusion, let us reflect on the importance of studying and understanding the past. History serves as a source of inspiration, fosters empathy, and provides us with a roadmap during uncertain times.

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

Since its founding in 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union has been the premier defender of our Constitutional rights, from freedom of speech to the right to reproductive healthcare. I take immense pride in earning a perfect 100% on the latest scoreboard from the ACLU.

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

Rather than obtaining a judicial warrant, ICE lied about a missing child in order to gain access to a university-owned residential building. These kinds of tactics spread distrust of law enforcement and make it harder to solve crimes.

CNN

@cnn.com

Open post ↗

Ellie Aghayeva – a Columbia University student who was detained early Thursday after the university said federal immigration agents allegedly used false pretenses to enter a campus residential building – has been released, she confirmed on her Instagram account.

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

Their proposal? ACA plans with $31,000 deductibles. These plans will force Americans to forego medical care and lead to an increase in preventable deaths.

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

As a direct result of Congressional Republicans allowing Affordable Care Act tax credits to expire at the end of last year, millions of Americans saw their premiums double overnight. In response to a crisis of their own creation, the Administration's now scrambling. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/h...

New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000

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

In hopes of meeting the Administration's mass deportation goals, ICE is resorting to tactics that can only be described as shameful. When your neighbors don't feel safe reporting crime, it makes all of us less safe. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

He reported a stolen car. Then ICE arrested him at a police station, he says.

DC police face criticism for allegedly assisting ICE in arresting immigrants at police stations

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 26(source)

Proud to announce that I earned a perfect 100% score from the League of Conservation Voters for the year 2025! While environmental protections come under attack, I will continue to stand up for renewable energy, clean air and water, and meaningful strategies to combat climate change.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 26(source)

Believing in the safety and effectiveness of time-tested vaccines should be a basic requirement for anyone nominated to serve as Surgeon General of the United States. Casey Means fails this test. Being unqualified may be the one and only qualification for serving in the Trump Administration.

Senator Tim Kaine

@kaine.senate.gov

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Some questions have a simple yes or no answer. But Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, wouldn’t give me a straight answer about whether or not the flu vaccine reduces deaths and hospitalizations—something HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. has denied. youtube.com/shorts/tbDE6...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 26(source)

The President's proposal to exert control over elections is a clear-as-day sign of desperation. Unconstitutional tactics like these are another reminder that this Administration has failed to deliver for the American people.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

Open post ↗

Exclusive: Pro-Trump activists are circulating a draft executive order alleging Chinese interference in the 2020 election, proposing a national emergency to expand presidential power over voting, like banning mail ballots and voting machines.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 26(source)

Deporting unaccompanied children without even giving them a chance to speak with an attorney shreds the moral fiber of this country. We must do better.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 26(source)

Ten FBI agents are without a job today because they chose to uphold their oath to the Constitution when the former President flagrantly violated federal law. Politically-motivated firings of FBI agents undermines the rule of law and our country's security.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 26(source)

Now that FBI Director Kash Patel has returned from his taxpayer-funded trip to the Olympics aboard a government jet, he has continued the Trump Administration's campaign of retribution. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/u...

Patel Ousts F.B.I. Personnel Tied to Inquiry Into Trump’s Retained Classified Records

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 25(source)

Since the founding of the first YMCA on American soil nearly 175 years ago, the institution has promoted youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Happy to sit down for an episode of The Movement: A Podcast from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City! youtu.be/26u1GO7WJJA

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Sponsored Bills(19)

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…
H.R. 8002 (119th)
To require coverage of incarcerated workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and …

Cosponsored Bills(187)

H.R. 8694 (119th)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit short-term, Buy Now, Pay Later loans for …
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Res. 1254 (119th)
Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in build…
Joined: 2026-05-04
H.R. 8599 (119th)
To direct the United States Postal Service to submit a report to Congress on mail and packag…
Joined: 2026-04-30
H. Res. 1208 (119th)
Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-04-22
H.R. 8276 (119th)
To designate the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-04-14

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Voting History

498 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
2025-11-20	H.R. 5107 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 5214 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H.R. 4405 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
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

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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