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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.govFeb 17(source)

Today, we mourn the passing of my friend and a giant in the fight for justice, Reverend Jesse Jackson. Because of his leadership, doors were opened, barriers were broken, and generations were empowered to dream bigger. May we honor him not only with words, but with continued work. Rest in power.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 16(source)

Today we honor the leaders who’ve served as President — and we remember that in America, power belongs to the people. Our democracy is strongest when leaders are held accountable and when we protect the freedoms generations fought to secure. That work continues now.

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The Appeal@theappeal.orgFeb 12(source)

In earnings calls earlier today, investors in GEO Group and CoreCivic criticized ICE. Their chief complaint? ICE's detained population, despite hitting record highs, still isn't large enough. @elizabeth.weill.bsky.social has more: theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...

Despite Increased Profits, Private Prison Companies Want to Cage Even More People

CoreCivic and GEO Group’s investors expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 13(source)

ICE is out of control and needs to be reined in. Democrats must hold the line.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

Open post ↗

The Department of Homeland Security is expected to shut down early Saturday morning as congressional Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over new restrictions on federal immigration agents.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 13(source)

Selling out American farmers and ranchers won’t bring down the cost of groceries. Flooding the market with foreign beef threatens our own producers while prices at the store stay sky high because Trump won’t change course on his inflationary tariffs. tcf.org/content/comm...

The (Higher) Price of Love: Valentine’s Staples Up More Than 15% This Year

As friends and lovers across the country prepare to shower their valentines with gifts, candies, and fancy dinners, spending for the holiday is expected

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 13(source)

This Valentine’s Day, Americans will pay 25% more for steak, and 17% more for rose bouquets than they did last year.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 13(source)

This Valentine’s Day, I’m sending love to immigrant families across our district & our nation. Immigrants deserve dignity, safety, and opportunity – not fear & dehumanization. I will continue fighting in Congress for humane and just immigration policies. #ToImmigrantsWithLove #IStandWithImmigrants

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 13(source)

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Reps. Cleaver, Fletcher & Senators Whitehouse, Sanders, Merkley Lead Amicus Brief Supporting Solar for All Program

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) alongside Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (D-VT), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 13(source)

Under our Constitution, Congress holds the power of the purse – not the Executive. I’m proud to co-lead an amicus brief alongside my colleagues @repfletcher.bsky.social, @whitehouse.senate.gov, @sanders.senate.gov, & @merkley.senate.gov to defend this law and the communities counting on it.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 13(source)

Solar for All was passed and funded by Congress to cut utility bills, create jobs, and accelerate clean energy.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 13(source)

There is no moral justification for refusing to look survivors in the eye and apologize. The Attorney General’s deflection and absolute despicable behavior during that hearing was deeply troubling and unacceptable. Survivors deserve respect, transparency, accountability, and justice. Period.

NBC News

@nbcnews.com

Open post ↗

Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell speak to NBC News' Hallie Jackson after Attorney General Pam Bondi was questioned by lawmakers in an hours' long hearing on Capitol Hill.

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

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Rep. Cleaver’s Statement on Platform Ventures’ Decision Not to Sell South Kansas City Warehouse for Proposed ICE Detention Facility

(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after Platform Ventures announced they will not sell their south Kansas City warehouse for th...

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

While this specific sale will not move forward, my concerns about the expansion of mass detention and the lack of transparency surrounding immigration enforcement decisions have not changed. My full statement below:

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

the increase in funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—were made permanent, the fiscal gap would rise further to 2.89, a 76 percent increase”

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

“As enacted, the BBB increased that to 2.39 percentage points, an increase of nearly 50 percent. & if all provisions that are set to expire in the future—such as No Tax on Tips and ...

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

“A combination of higher deficits, higher interest rates, and lower growth has left the United States with a significantly worse fiscal outlook.”

Center for American Progress

@americanprogress.bsky.social

Open post ↗

A combination of higher deficits, higher interest rates, and lower growth has left the United States with a significantly worse fiscal outlook. @jaredb-econ.bsky.social and @bbkogan.bsky.social explain the consequences of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: https://ampr.gs/3ObgfMp

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

Grateful to join the Consumer Credit Industry Association on the Hill this week to discuss bipartisan, pragmatic solutions in the 119th Congress that expand housing supply, reduce financial risk, support working families and strengthen the economy.

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

From higher insurance premiums to disaster recovery bills, this is an issue that hits home and leaves working families paying the price for climate denial. We should be strengthening protections, not dismantling them.

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

“During the past 20 years, Missouri experienced 59 more billion-dollar disasters from severe storms compared to the previous 20 years.” app.climatecentral.org/climate-loca...

Climate change in Kansas City, Missouri | Climate Central

Information, data, and shareable graphics about how climate change is affecting Kansas City, Missouri, for media, storytellers, non-profits, policymakers, and more.

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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
2025-02-26	H.R. 788 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 818 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 832 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-24	H.R. 825 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-13	H.R. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 736 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 692 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H.R. 776 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-04	H.R. 43 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-23	H.R. 471 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 375 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	S. 5 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 165 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 187 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-21	H.R. 186 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-15	H.R. 33 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 144 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 164 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-14	H.R. 153 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 152 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-13	H.R. 192 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-09	H.R. 23 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-07	H.R. 29 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Motion to Commit with Instructions	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-01-03	—	Election of the Speaker	NOT_VOTING	—	—	Johnson (LA)
2025-01-03	—	Call by States	PRESENT	—	—	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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