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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 — 518
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 · 190 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 14(source)
On World Diabetes Day, I’m proud to support legislation that would reauthorize the Special Diabetes Program. Our bipartisan bill invests in lifesaving T1D research, improving care today and accelerating cures for tomorrow. Together, we'll keep working to support our neighbors with T1D. #SeeT1D
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 13(source)
The administration refuses to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that lower health care costs for working-class families—but they will spend billions to change the name of the Department of Defense. Once again, the well-being of American families comes last.
FactPost
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Trump's order to change the Department of Defense's name to the 'Department of War' could cost an estimated $2B in taxpayer dollars.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 13(source)
The American people will not forget that the Trump administration made the largest cut to SNAP in history this summer—and then used the program and the people who depend on it as political pawns during the Republican shutdown. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
SNAP recipients feel 'betrayed' and 'judged' amid government shutdown cuts
Cuts in federal SNAP benefits have forced recipients to look for ways to stretch their grocery budgets or choose between food and medicine.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 13(source)
The Republican spending bill failed to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that lower health care costs for tens of thousands of families across #MO05. I refused to support legislation that would lead to premiums skyrocketing for my constituents. www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
Kansas City Rep. Emanuel Cleaver says he’ll vote ‘no’ on ending shutdown
The U.S. House will vote Wednesday to reopen the government. U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, who represents Kansas City, opposes the plan because it fails to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies that wo...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 12(source)
I will not support legislation that ensures the health care costs of Missouri families will skyrocket. House Democrats will continue fighting to extend ACA tax credits, reverse Republican cuts, and save Americans’ health care.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 12(source)
Read the emails for yourself. It’s about time that Republicans in Congress stopped covering for the president and started providing transparency to the American people. Release the Epstein Files.
Oversight Dems
@oversightdemocrats.bsky.social
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🚨BREAKING: Oversight Dems have received new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein’s horrific crimes. Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 12(source)
While congressional Republicans are fighting to kill ACA tax credits that help working-class families afford health care, they continue to support the president’s tariff taxes that are driving up grocery costs. Their policies and priorities are completely backward.
FactPost
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CNN airs compilation of Americans struggling with high grocery prices: "Every time I go to the grocery store, I am shocked... For 11 items, I paid $40.38... The 1 pound of ground beef I got was $9. A pint of blueberries was $6... When was a box of cereal $9.29?"
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 12(source)
I was humbled to participate in The WWI Museum’s Veterans Day program in honor of the men and women who have courageously defended our nation in the armed forces. To those who have sacrificed for our freedoms, we are grateful every day for your service.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 11(source)
Today marks Veterans Day, a day to honor the brave men and women who risked their lives to defend our freedoms. Today and every day, we thank America’s veterans for their sacrifice and service to the nation.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 10(source)
From the very beginning, I have said that I will not support legislation that dramatically raises the health care costs of hardworking Missouri families. Unfortunately, the Senate’s latest bill will ensure that premiums skyrocket for tens of thousands of families in #MO05.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 7(source)
Americans are seeing their premiums skyrocket because Republicans would rather shut the government down than extend tax credits that help working-class families afford their health care. The people deserve better. abcnews.go.com/US/aca-obama...
Obamacare enrollee sees premium spike over 300% as sign-up period begins: 'This will devastate us'
Millions across the country will discover just how much their plans will cost when open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance plans begins on Nov. 1.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 7(source)
The administration can give a $40 billion handout to Argentina, but they refuse to use available funding to feed hungry American families. The people deserve better than an administration that weaponizes hunger for political gain.
Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com
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Trump on SNAP: "Our country has to remain very liquid because problems, catastrophes, wars -- it could be anything. We have to remain liquid. We can't give everything away."
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 7(source)
The president is either lying or completely out of touch with reality. Either way, it’s not helpful to American families that are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of everything from groceries to health care. That's why Democrats are fighting to end the tariffs and extend ACA tax credits.
Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com
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Trump: "I don't want to hear about the affordability, because right now we're much less. If you look at energy, we're getting close to $2 a gallon gasoline."
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 7(source)
The Republican shutdown has dragged on for 38 days. Democrats remain ready to sit down with Republicans to reopen government and lower costs. But Republicans are still on their month-long vacation and refuse to come to the table and negotiate.
FactPost
@factpostnews.bsky.social
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The Republican government shutdown has entered its 38th day, surpassing the record for the longest shutdown of all time. The previous record was set during Trump's first term.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 6(source)
It’s shocking that it takes a court order to force the administration to feed hungry children, seniors, and veterans—but I’m thankful that a court is forcing this action. Now, Republicans should end their vacation and negotiate a bipartisan bill to reopen government and lower health care costs.
tony romm
@tonyromm.bsky.social
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NEW: A federal court ordered the Trump administration to provide full food stamp payments to states by Friday, and sharply admonished the government for slow walking aid -- days after Trump said he'd halt it entirely. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govNov 6(source)
Federal workers are entitled to backpay following a government shutdown, period. Any attempt to withhold this pay from federal workers would be illegal and morally reprehensible. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Administration hints furloughed workers may not be paid after shutdown
Agencies are sending messages indicating that workers who are on the job will be paid when the government reopens — with no mention of those on furlough, despite a 2019 law protecting their wages.
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Voting History
518 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-12-10S. 1071 (119th)Motion to CommitYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-10H. Res. 936 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-12-10H. Res. 936 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-12-10H.R. 1676 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-12-09S. 356 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-12-04H.R. 1049 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-04H.R. 1069 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-03H.R. 1005 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-03H.R. 4305 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-03H.R. 2965 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-02H. Res. 916 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-12-02H. Res. 916 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-12-02H.R. 4423 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-12-01H.R. 5348 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-11-21H. Con. Res. 58 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-11-20H.R. 1949 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-11-20H.R. 3109 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-11-20H. Res. 893 (119th)Motion to ReferNOYES✕Passed
2025-11-20H.R. 6019 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-11-20H.R. 4058 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-11-20H.R. 5107 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-11-20H.R. 5214 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-11-19H. Res. 888 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Failed
2025-11-19S.J. Res. 80 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-11-19H.J. Res. 131 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-11-19H.J. Res. 130 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-11-18H. Res. 888 (119th)Motion to ReferYESYES✓Failed
2025-11-18H. Res. 878 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-11-18H. Res. 879 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-11-18H. Res. 879 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-11-18H.R. 4405 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-11-18H. Res. 878 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Failed
2025-11-18H.R. 2659 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-11-17H.R. 1608 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-11-13H.R. 5371 (119th)Accept Senate changesNONO✓Passed
2025-11-12H. Res. 873 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-09-19H. Res. 719 (119th)Approve resolutionNOYES✕Passed
2025-09-19H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-09-19H.R. 5371 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-09-18H.R. 1047 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-09-18H.R. 3015 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-09-18H.R. 3062 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-09-17H. Res. 713 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Passed
2025-09-17H.R. 5143 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-09-17H.R. 5125 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-09-17H. Res. 722 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-09-17H. Res. 722 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-09-16H.R. 5140 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-09-16H.R. 4922 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-09-16H.R. 2721 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓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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