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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 · 188 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

After nearly a year in office, inflation remains elevated as the cost of groceries, health care and every day goods continue to rise due to the president’s tariff taxes and regressive economic policies. I won’t stop fighting to provide relief to hardworking Missouri families.

CNN

@cnn.com

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US inflation remained at 2.7% in December, underscoring persistent cost of living challenges https://cnn.it/4jGNovl

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

The administration’s funding freeze for child care centers across the country is creating chaos and threatening to drive up costs for families with young children. Missouri families deserve better. missouriindependent.com/2026/01/09/m...

Missouri waiting on $25.7 million payment from feds to reimburse child care providers • Missouri Independent

The federal government has yet to release $25.7 million in child care subsidy funds to the state of Missouri, leaving providers without pay.

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

As millions of American families see their insurance premiums skyrocket due to Republican policies, @housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting to extend ACA tax credits that lower health care costs. The Senate must pass this bill NOW! www.kctv5.com/2026/01/11/a...

Area lawmakers push to restore health insurance tax credits

Democratic lawmakers from the Kansas City area are pushing to restore health insurance tax credits.

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

The Iranian people are bravely protesting by the thousands across the country. I strongly condemn the Iranian government's violent response towards civilians, alleged attacks on hospitals, and cutting off internet access. I urge the U.S. to work with our allies to support the will of the people.

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

The independence of the Federal Reserve is critical to the long-term health of the economy. The administration’s attempt to pressure the Fed Chair into lowering rates by launching a baseless investigation is the kind of stuff seen in third world dictatorships. Congress cannot allow this to stand.

Federal Reserve

@federalreserve.gov

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Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG... www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...

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

“the agenda is taking resources away from targeting true public safety threats, whether from immigrants or Americans. ICE should redirect its resources back toward serious public safety threats.” www.cato.org/blog/5-ice-d...

5% of People Detained By ICE Have Violent Convictions, 73% No Convictions

Trump’s deportation agenda does not match campaign promises and is taking resources away from targeting true public safety threats.

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

The president said he was going to revive manufacturing by enacting tariffs on our trading partners around the world. Instead, these taxes have only driven up prices and killed good-paying manufacturing jobs nationwide. Working-class families and blue-collar workers deserve better.

Catherine Rampell

@crampell.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Manufacturing has been contracting for most of the past year. If you drill down you'll see metal manufacturing is doing ok, because Trump pummeled their competition with tariffs. Meanwhile the downstream US firms (machinery, electronics, autos) that have to *buy* more expensive metal are screwed.

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

The first president since Herbert Hoover to lose jobs during a single term has now overseen the worst year of job growth outside a recession in more than two decades.

Justin Wolfers

@justinwolfers.bsky.social

Open post ↗

December jobs numbers are out: Employment continues to slow, and we added +50k jobs. The unemployment rate fell a tick to 4.4%. Oooph, revisions are brutal: October revised down -68k to -173k; November revised down -8k to +56k. Remember: The Fed thinks these numbers are overstated by 60k.

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

Just one day after ICE killed a mother and American citizen in Minneapolis, immigration officials shot two more people in Portland. The administration is sowing chaos and endangering communities across the country—and Congress must take action to hold them accountable. apnews.com/article/immi...

Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say

Federal immigration officers have shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon.

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KCUR (Kansas City's best news source)@kcur.orgJan 9(source)

Missouri U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II joined Up To Date to discuss an ICE agent's killing of an observer in Minneapolis, the Trump administration's intervention in Venezuela, and a critical vote in Congress on Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Rep. Cleaver calls Trump administration response to ICE shooting 'completely irresponsible'

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

2025 was the worst year for job growth outside of a recession in more than two decades. The president’s reckless tariff taxes and regressive economic policies are driving up prices and killing good-paying jobs for American workers.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 8(source)

House Democrats and I have been fighting for months to save ACA tax credits and stop health care costs from soaring for working families. Today, we successfully passed legislation to do just that. Now, the Senate must ACT! cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Congressman Cleaver Votes to Extend ACA Tax Credits to Lower Health Care Costs for Missouri Families

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) voted in favor of legislation to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that help lower health care premiums for more t...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 8(source)

46,000 Missourians in #MO05 have seen their health care premiums skyrocket since Republicans allowed enhanced ACA tax credits to expire at the beginning of the year. @housedemocrats.bsky.social and I are voting today to revive these tax credits and lower costs for hardworking families.

Hakeem Jeffries

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social

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The House will vote today on bipartisan legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Tens of millions of Americans are counting on us. Vote YES to save their healthcare.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 7(source)

The actions of ICE are beyond disturbing. They are also a tragic result of the administration’s reckless, aggressive, extreme, and intentionally inflammatory mass deportation policies. Congress must immediately initiate an investigation into this horrifying killing of a civilian.

The New York Times

@nytimes.com

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An ICE agent shot and killed a person in Minneapolis on Wednesday, federal authorities said. The shooting in a residential neighborhood comes days after the Trump administration ramped up the agency’s presence in the city. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4qgGgYU

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 7(source)

The president wants to put our troops in danger and waste taxpayer funding to boost the profits of his Big Oil donors. But he refuses to extend ACA tax credits that help American families afford quality health care. thehill.com/policy/energ...

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJan 7(source)

Last night, I was proud to stand with lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol to honor the law enforcement officials who defended our citadel of democracy five years ago. Today and every day, we give thanks for their service and sacrifice to the nation.

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

Not only are the president’s tariff taxes raising costs on everyday essentials for hardworking families, but they continue to crush American manufacturers and small businesses. Republicans in Congress must work with Democrats to put an end to this reckless experiment.

FactPost

@factpostnews.bsky.social

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Fox: We're still in a manufacturing recession. 85% of the sector's GDP contracted in December. And if you read the commentary, it's costs. They blame tariffs. All of the businesses that are quoted say that those are huge headwinds, and it's still impacting their business

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

Republican refusal to extend ACA tax credits that help working-class families afford health care is already crushing hardworking Americans across the country. I won’t stop fighting to extend these tax credits, lower costs, and #ProtectOurCare www.kshb.com/news/local-n...

Some Kansas patients face higher health care costs as enhanced ACA subsidies expire

Patients who rely on federal subsidies to afford health insurance are grappling with significantly higher premiums after enhanced subsidies through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace expired.

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

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the violent assault on the U.S. Capitol Building and our constitutional Republic, incited by the President of the United States in his despicable attempt to remain in power after knowingly losing a free and fair election. My full statement:

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

Attacking a veteran, who spent decades serving our country, just because he spoke out against the administration is beyond shameful. The Defense Secretary should focus on growing threats around the world, not petty politics and wrongful retribution.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

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Breaking news: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon will formally censure Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) and launch administrative proceedings against him to consider whether to reduce his Navy rank.

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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(188)

H.R. 8744 (119th)
To prohibit the import of certain goods produced, sourced, made, or otherwise derived from d…
Joined: 2026-05-12
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

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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
2025-09-10	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	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 539 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 747 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 4216 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 4275 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 3357 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 1917 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 3937 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3351 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3095 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 1919 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	S. 1582 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 3633 (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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