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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.

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House Agriculture Committee Democrats@houseagdems.bsky.socialFeb 9(source)

Too many Americans live paycheck to paycheck. With the cost of everyday needs skyrocketing, losing a job could upend your entire life. Services like SNAP are there to help you put food on the table and get back on your feet.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 9(source)

Funding for DHS expires on Friday and Republicans would rather risk shutting down critical agencies like FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard than work with Democrats to rein in ICE’s out-of-control brutality and lawlessness. www.cbsnews.com/news/dhs-fun...

Lawmakers locked in standoff over ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches

Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Sec...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 9(source)

In their Big Ugly Bill, Republicans gave ICE a $75 billion blank check to brutalize and kill the American people while at the same time ripping away health care and nutritional assistance.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 9(source)

Democrats are fighting to lower your costs because hardworking families in #MO05 should not have to pay $1,426 more this year because of Trump’s tariffs and the Big Ugly Law

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 6(source)

It was intentional. There is nothing flippant about racism. Dehumanization always precedes harm. Make no mistake, bigotry is birthed, baptized, and babysat by ignorance.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 6(source)

The president’s tariff taxes and reckless trade policies have driven up input costs and closed vital markets that American farmers depend on. Republicans in Congress could put an end to this failed experiment today—but they refuse to stand up to the president.

House Agriculture Committee Democrats

@houseagdems.bsky.social

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🚨 BREAKING: USDA just revised 2025 net farm income DOWN by $25 billion. That's the Trump administration's own data confirming what farmers already knew: the American farm economy is in crisis. But sure, keep telling us it's the "Golden Age" of agriculture.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 6(source)

While Republicans were busy slashing taxes for giant corporations like Amazon—which is laying off tens of thousands of workers—they refused to extend ACA tax credits that help working-class families afford health care. It’s the same trickle-down economics that has failed families for decades.

The Wall Street Journal

@wsj.com

Open post ↗

Republicans’ new tax law delivered for Amazon.com, which saw its U.S. corporate income taxes shrink by more than half in 2025 while its profits climbed.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 6(source)

As AI advances, it’s important that we are preparing the workforce of the future with the skills necessary to succeed. Proud to have secured $1 million in federal funding to support AI and tech programs @rockhurstu.bsky.social for current and incoming students. www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/n...

Rockhurst will use $1M from feds to bolster tech, AI programs - Kansas City Business Journal

Rockhurst University knows just where to put $1.03 million in federal funding to work for students and employers.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 6(source)

Every day, the President of the United States calls on Americans to join him in being the worst versions of themselves. I hope that every elected official and American will refuse, and join me in condemning this vile, racist post. We must be better than this.

Phil Lewis

@phillewis.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Last night, Trump posted a video to his social media platform that contained a racist clip showing Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys. It's still up:

A racist screenshot of Michelle and Barack Obama

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 5(source)

Find more information on these projects and how they will benefit our communities here: cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Congressman Cleaver Secures More than $15 Million for Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Economic Development Initiatives in MO-05 Through Appropriations Packages

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that he has secured $15,468,000 in Community Project Funding for public safety, infrastructure, and economic develo...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 5(source)

I’m thrilled to announce I have secured more than $15 million for local projects across #MO05! From replacing the Kentucky Avenue Bridge in Independence to supporting public safety initiatives in Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, these investments will help make our communities safer & more prosperous.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 5(source)

As American families struggle with rising costs, it is imperative that Congress take bipartisan action to boost the development of affordable housing in communities nationwide. Our Housing for the 21st Century Act will do exactly that. Let's pass it into law. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...

Congress Targets Housing Crisis as Solutions Elude Trump

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 5(source)

More evidence that the president’s tariff taxes and regressive economic policies are damaging the economy and killing good-paying jobs. It’s time for Republicans to join with Democrats and provide relief to American workers and small businesses.

CNBC

@cnbc.com

Open post ↗

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 5(source)

Since the Civil Rights Movement, Black and Jewish Americans have worked together to combat persecution and pursue racial justice for all of God’s children. A great local history of this everlasting bond here: flatlandkc.org/news-issues/...

History of Persecution Binds Black, Jewish Communities

Flatland revisits the history of cooperation between Kansas City's Black and Jewish communities in light of new PBS documentary

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 4(source)

A deeply irresponsible and intentionally misleading statement from the third most powerful person in government. By sowing doubt in our elections, Republicans in Washington are attempting to undermine our democracy and silence the voices of voters. It’s shameful.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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Mike Johnson on Trump calling for Rs to "nationalize" elections: "We had 3 Republicans who were ahead on election day in last cycle & every time a new tranche of ballots came in they just magically whittled away until their leads were lost. It looks on its face to be fraudulent. Can I prove it? No"

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 4(source)

The labor market remains weak due to the president’s tariff taxes dragging down American consumers and small businesses. And workers are paying the price.

CNBC

@cnbc.com

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The U.S. labor market barely budged in January, with hiring below even muted expectations, according to a report Wednesday from payrolls processing firm ADP. cnb.cx/4buV2Xw

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 4(source)

Corruption comes at a cost to the people. While hardworking families are struggling to stay afloat, the president and his family are enriching themselves like never before. Americans deserve better.

The New Yorker

@newyorker.com

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In August, David D. Kirkpatrick reported that the President and his family had made $3.4 billion by leveraging his position. At the end of Trump’s first year back in office, the number has ballooned to an estimated $4 billion. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/_GjJkg

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 4(source)

“Current economic conditions and Trump administration policies could lead to ‘a widespread collapse of American agriculture,’ a bipartisan coalition of former Agriculture Department officials and leaders of farm groups warned” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u...

Former Farming Leaders Warn U.S. Agriculture Could Face ‘Widespread Collapse’

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govFeb 4(source)

On World Cancer Day, we remember the lives lost to this horrific disease and honor their memory by striving to eradicate it. I won’t stop working in Congress to invest in cancer prevention, care, and research that will allow us to find cures and save lives.

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

With funding for DHS scheduled to lapse in 2 weeks, I call on Republicans in Congress to join with Democrats to enact comprehensive reforms that will put an end to the brutality, protect civil liberties, and ensure accountability. Anything less is unacceptable.

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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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