I cannot in good conscience vote to continue funding for the Department of Homeland Security as federal agents gun down Americans and undermine the constitutional rights of our fellow citizens.
For that reason, I voted against today’s appropriations package.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Missouri District 5
Emanuel Cleaver
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Voting Record — 498
Yes39%
No55%
Present0%
Not Voting5%
Party align99%
Cross-party0%
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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
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
The president promised he would lower costs and revive American manufacturing.
Instead, his tariff taxes have driven up prices on essential goods and killed good-paying manufacturing jobs across the country.
As the president continues to lie about the 2020 election, and after inciting an insurrection to try to steal it, Americans should take these threats seriously.
Elected officials at every level must stand up to the president’s attempt to rig elections.
Every member of our community deserves safe, stable, and affordable housing.
Following my visit to Bowen Tower last month, I’m pleased the situation has reached a mutually beneficial resolution that will lead to necessary repairs and lower costs for residents.
www.kshb.com/news/local-n...
Americans across the country, including in Kansas City, have made clear that we do not want these detention warehouses in our communities.
Rather than spending billions on inhumane detention centers, Congress should extend ACA tax credits and lower health care costs.
apnews.com/article/immi...
Libraries and access to education are a critical component to rehabilitation and our efforts to reduce recidivism.
That’s why I introduced the Prison Libraries Act to expand library services for incarcerated Americans.
News: ALA welcomes the reintroduction of the Prison Libraries Act, legislation that would create a new federal grant program to support library services for incarcerated people.
Learn more about the bill and its proposed funding measures: www.ala.org/news/2026/01...
For years, America’s national security leaders objected to selling advanced AI chips to the UAE on a bipartisan basis.
After the UAE sent hundreds of millions of dollars to the Trump & Witkoff families, this administration reversed course.
The corruption is staggering.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Last week, I sat down with @kctv5.com to discuss the killings of American citizens in Minneapolis, the extreme actions of ICE, and the need for immediate reforms from Congress.
Watch here:
www.kctv5.com/video/2026/0...
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth!
During the month of February, let us honor the sacrifices and contributions that African Americans have made throughout history to strengthen our great nation.
As we celebrate these achievements, let us also recommit to building on the work of those who came before us.
As the president’s tariff taxes continue to drive up prices, we got another concerning inflation report this morning.
Republicans in Congress must put an end to the president’s reckless and inflationary trade policies before more economic harm is done to working-class families.
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“Our democracy cannot endure if those at the highest levels of government are allowed to operate above the law or beyond consequence,” the congressman said in a statement.
The highest priority for American families is addressing the cost-of-living crisis—and affordable housing is at the very top of the list.
Unfortunately, the president is openly stating his intention is to drive up housing prices even further.
Completely out of touch.
Because of the president’s tariff taxes and regressive economic policies, costs are going up and jobs are getting harder to find.
American families deserve better.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
While hardworking families struggle to keep up with rising costs, the president is attempting to steal $10 billion from American taxpayers.
Congress must put an end to the president’s flagrant corruption.
After raiding the house of a Washington Post reporter, the Trump administration has now arrested an independent journalist, Don Lemon, for doing his job.
This authoritarian assault on the free press and the first amendment is outrageous and cannot be allowed to stand.
Today, I am announcing that I have cosponsored the resolution to initiate impeachment proceedings against Secretary Noem.
My full statement here:
@housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting to lower costs and protect health care because care should be a right, not a luxury.
It’s time that Senate Republicans allowed a vote to extend ACA tax credits to lower costs for hardworking families!
One year into this administration, the cost of living is up and the quality of life is down.
The president promised to lower prices, but Republicans let ACA tax credits expire, driving premiums higher, putting care out of reach for patients, and placing even more pressure on providers like KC CARE.
Today, I visited KC CARE Health Center—because this is where policy meets real life.
Even as our health care system faces increased strain due to Republican cuts, community health centers like KC CARE continue finding innovative ways to show up for our communities every day.
Last year, President Trump & Republicans in Congress enacted the largest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in history to lavish tax cuts on the wealthiest 1% and explode the budget of ICE.
It’s led to chaos in our streets and skyrocketing health care costs for American families.
www.npr.org/2026/01/21/n...
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Voting History498 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
498 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 5764 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-20 | H.R. 5763 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2312 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2270 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6504 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6500 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-12 | H.R. 2683 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-09 | H.R. 5184 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 1834 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 131 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 504 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Divisions B and C | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Division A | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Call of the House | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
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.