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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 — 536
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.govOct 15(source)
The Voting Rights Act is the bedrock of American democracy, upholding the voting rights of ALL Americans. Today, as the Supreme Court considers a case to destroy the Voting Rights Act, I stood with Americans from across the country in defense of this landmark legislation.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 15(source)
“Over the 12 months ended in August, the price of coffee increased 20.9%, Labor Department data showed; ground beef was up 12.8%, and bananas rose 6.6%. Dairy, fruits and vegetables and cereals have all become pricier.” The president’s tariff taxes are driving up prices & hurting American families.
The Wall Street Journal
@wsj.com
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Upset over higher food prices, consumers are cutting back on purchases, stockpiling certain items or exploring more-affordable stores.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 15(source)
Special Ed programs are life-changing for millions of families across the country, and the workers who make them possible deserve our respect. It is reprehensible that they are being targeted and unnecessarily terminated by the Trump administration. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump's mass firings strike a hammer blow against Americans with disabilities
The GOP once supported special education programs. Recent dismissals at the Education Department put an end to that support.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 15(source)
Republicans may be enjoying their 4-week vacation but @housedemocrats.bsky.social are showing up to end the Republican shutdown and lower health care costs for American families.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 14(source)
The president said that he would lower costs for hardworking families on “Day one." Instead, his reckless tariff taxes are driving up the cost of everything from housing and health care to coffee and beef.
NBC News
@nbcnews.com
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U.S. consumers are already shouldering as much as 55% of costs due to Trump’s unprecedented gambit to impose sizable tariffs on imports, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs analysts.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 14(source)
Federal workers are not a pawn in some game—they are hardworking Americans who deserve respect for their service to communities across the country. Instead of threatening to withhold pay and mass fire these civil servants, the president should work with Congress to reopen the government.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 14(source)
Instead of working to lower costs and bring people together, the Trump administration and Republicans nationwide are seeking to divide communities and silence the voices of American families. It’s shameful. www.kcur.org/politics-ele...
Missouri's new congressional map reopens 'old wounds' along Troost Avenue racial divide
The state's new congressional map uses Troost Avenue as a dividing line, and groups majority Black neighborhoods in east Kansas City with rural communities in the middle of the state. Community leader...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 14(source)
As farm bankruptcies soar due to the president’s reckless tariff taxes, the Trump administration just provided a $20 billion bailout to Argentina before providing relief to American farmers. Americans deserve better. fortune.com/2025/10/04/f...
Farm bankruptcies are soaring amid low crop prices, while Trump considers bailout of up to $14 billion | Fortune
In the second quarter, there were 93 bankruptcy filings, up from 88 in the first quarter and nearly double the 47 at the end of 2024.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 14(source)
If Republicans are successful in ending the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, 46,000 Missourians in #MO05 will see their health care costs skyrocket. That’s why I’m fighting to #ProtectOurCare, extend these tax credits, and lower health premiums for working class families.
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost.com
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Some 22 million Americans are set to lose health insurance subsidies by the end of the year. Here's who it will affect and what will happen if the subsidies are allowed to expire:
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 14(source)
While House Republicans continue their 4-week vacation, I’m heading back to Washington today as Democrats continue working to reopen the government and lower health care costs. Republicans must get back to work, stop taking away Americans' health care, and negotiate a bipartisan budget bill.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 10(source)
Instead of working with Democrats to negotiate a bipartisan spending bill that will reopen government and lower health care costs for working class families, the president is illegally mass firing hardworking civil servants across the country. It’s shameful.
The Associated Press
@apnews.com
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BREAKING: White House budget office says "substantial" firings of federal workers have started as the Trump administration exerts shutdown leverage.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 10(source)
AG Letitia James did her job in holding the president to account—which a jury of Americans supported. Now, she’s being persecuted for it. The president’s weaponization of the DOJ is the hallmark of authoritarianism, and we all must stand up & speak out against this perversion of the rule of law.
The New York Times
@nytimes.com
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Breaking News: Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, is said to have been indicted after President Trump pushed the Justice Department to seek charges against her. James, who is accused of committing mortgage fraud, brought a civil case against Trump in 2022. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Attorney General Letitia James of New York is in front of a microphone. A headline reads: "New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Pressure From Trump."
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 10(source)
Republicans in Congress want to use American troops as political pawns in their effort to end ACA tax credits that help American families afford their health care. Democrats are ready and waiting to pass legislation that ensures our servicemembers and their families get paid on time.
Axios
@axios.com
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NEW: Johnson rules out standalone vote on paying troops during shutdown
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 9(source)
As Missouri soybean farmers are struggling to survive, the Trump administration just gave $20 billion to Argentina—one of their top competitors. Stop bailing out foreign farmers, start providing relief to hardworking Americans, and end the tariffs! www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Launches Financial Rescue of Argentina, Treasury Buys Pesos
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US has agreed to extend major assistance to Argentina, after the embattled South American nation failed on its own to stabilize its exchange rate.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 9(source)
American troops shouldn’t be punished because of Republicans’ refusal to negotiate a bipartisan budget bill. The Speaker should bring House Republicans back from their 3-week vacation and pass legislation to ensure our troops get paid until a compromise is reached.
Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com
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Republican C-SPAN caller to Mike Johnson: "As a Republican, I'm very disappointed in my party,and I'm very disappointed in you, because you have the power to call the House back. You refuse to do that just for a show."
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 9(source)
I am relieved that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and that innocent hostages will return home—which is the first step toward ensuring a durable peace across the Middle East.
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost.com
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The deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to bring about an initial ceasefire, a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces in Gaza, a hostages-for-prisoners swap and a surge of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave. Follow for live updates:
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 8(source)
If Congress waits to extend ACA tax credits until Dec. 31, 1.5 million more people will be uninsured in 2026 than if they were extended at an earlier date—and millions more will see higher health care premiums. This crisis cannot wait.
Jennifer Sullivan
@jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social
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Some policymakers say that that Congress can delay extending the Premium Tax Credit (PTC) enhancements until later this year but the problem is more urgent than that. thehill.com/policy/healt...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 8(source)
From flight delays to delayed paychecks for workers, Republicans’ refusal to negotiate a bipartisan budget that reopens government and prevents health care costs from skyrocketing is hurting Americans nationwide. It’s time to put the American people over politics! www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Staffing challenges create delays at airports for second day as shutdown drags on
Travelers in Chicago and Nashville were experiencing delays Tuesday night.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 8(source)
House Republicans being on vacation for the past 3 weeks probably isn’t helping. Republicans must return to Washington, sit down with Democrats, and negotiate a bipartisan solution that will reopen government and prevent healthcare costs from skyrocketing on American families.
Politico
@politico.com
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Republican leaders are clashing on whether to return to session to pass emergency legislation to pay troops during the government shutdown.
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Voting History
536 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
2025-12-16H. Res. 951 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-12-16H.R. 3187 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-12-15S. 284 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-12-12H.R. 3668 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-12H.R. 3668 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-11H.R. 2550 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-12-11H. Res. 432 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Passed
2025-12-11H.R. 3898 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-11H.R. 3898 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-11H.R. 3383 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-12-11H.R. 3638 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-11H.R. 3628 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-11H. Res. 939 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Passed
2025-12-10H. Res. 432 (119th)Motion to DischargeYESYES✓Passed
2025-12-10S. 1071 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
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

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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