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Seat

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 — 552

Yes40%

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 · 194 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 24(source)

Literacy is freedom, opportunity, and power – and in #MO05 it’s under attack. The Trump administration’s proposed skinny budget slashes funding for critical literacy programs that help adult learners build brighter futures for themselves and their families.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 24(source)

Our story is shaped by those who came before us and strengthened every day by the immigrants who continue to shape America’s future. This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth and all the others, I’m honoring the contributions, culture, and courage of immigrant communities in #MO05 and across the nation.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 24(source)

“Bove stated that D.O.J. would need to consider telling the courts ‘f*** you’ and ignore any such order” The Trump Administration's utter contempt for the rule of law puts the rights of all Americans at risk. Congress must immediately investigate. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/u...

Justice Dept. Leader Suggested Violating Court Orders, Whistle-Blower Says

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 24(source)

And while this despicable detainment was caught on camera, there are countless others that are occurring in communities across the country, ripping families apart and law-abiding immigrants from the only place they’ve ever known.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 24(source)

No one, let alone the father of three U.S. marines, should be beaten by law enforcement—but this is now a common occurrence under the Trump administration’s extreme mass deportation raids. America must be better than this—and we’ll continue to push back to hold ICE accountable.

KTLA 5

@ktla.com

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Masked men in U.S. Border Patrol vests brutally beat, take Santa Ana father

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 24(source)

Three years ago, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the conservative Supreme Court. Let’s be clear: abortion is health care, and your health care decisions belong to you—not politicians. Today and every day, I’m proud to stand with the people as we continue the fight for #ReproductiveFreedomNow!

Reproductive Freedom Caucus

@reprocaucus.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Reproductive freedom today. Reproductive freedom tomorrow. On the day our rights were stripped from us, we the people demand reproductive freedom. RFC will not stop fighting until every American has full access to reproductive health care.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 24(source)

No family should lose healthcare or go hungry just to give another tax break to millionaires and billionaires who are already doing unfathomably well. But that’s exactly what Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill would do. It’s sinful. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2025...

Hundreds of thousands could lose Medicaid and SNAP benefits in Missouri, Kansas

New estimates show that an estimated 75,000 Kansans and 210,000 Missourians could lose access to health insurance coverage, while 43,000 Kansans and 150,000 Missourians are at risk of losing SNAP bene...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 23(source)

More than 57 million Americans must travel great distances to reach their nearest physician. Our bipartisan bill would expand rural health grants to include community paramedicine, enabling those in rural areas to access quality care right at their door. cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Reps. Cleaver, Harshbarger Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Paramedicine Services Nationwide

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) have introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen and expand paramedicine services in rural communi...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 23(source)

Across Missouri, rural communities are struggling to access quality healthcare that is both affordable and convenient—which is why I introduced the Community Paramedicine Act with Rep. Harshbarger. www.kctv5.com/2025/06/17/b...

Bill introduced to expand scope of healthcare grants, include rural access

A bill that would expand the scope of healthcare grants to include rural healthcare has been introduced in U.S. Congress.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 23(source)

With food insecurity already on the rise, Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill would make the largest cut to SNAP in history, taking food off the tables of vulnerable families nationwide. I won’t stop fighting to protect these investments for our community. www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Food insecurity is on the rise in KC. Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ may make it worse

Already reeling from cuts to federal food assistance programs, Kansas City groups fighting hunger warn against more proposed cuts to SNAP benefits.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 23(source)

The American people do not want Republicans to kick 16 million Americans off healthcare, rip food assistance away from millions of households, and add $3 trillion in debt just to fund more tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. But that's the latest #GOPTaxScam

Sahil Kapur

@sahilkapur.bsky.social

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New: Polls show Trump's big bill is unpopular as Republicans stare down their deadline for passage Five recent national surveys tell a similar story. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 23(source)

Regime change wars in the Middle East have been catastrophic for the U.S. in recent decades. The American people do not want to participate in another long, destructive, and expensive quagmire that the president appears to be dragging us into.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 22(source)

President Trump's bombing of three sites in Iran was unconstitutional; only Congress can declare war.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 20(source)

Our communities thrive when every individual has access to the tools they need to succeed. I stand with the students and educators at LiteracyKC will continue fighting for federal investments in adult education. Adult learners deserve a government that empowers their growth and community engagement.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 20(source)

Eliminating adult education grants would strip away essential opportunities for students who are working hard to: -Earn their G.E.D -Obtain their driver’s license -Advance in their careers -Participate fully in our democracy by voting -Achieve U.S. citizenship

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 20(source)

This proposal includes the complete elimination of $729 million in funding to adult education programs- a devastating cut that would directly impact more than 2K students who rely on Literacy KC’s services.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 20(source)

Today, I had the privilege of meeting with students at LiteracyKC to discuss the Trump Administration’s proposed “skinny budget”.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 20(source)

Democrats are united to stop Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill and protect healthcare for Americans.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 20(source)

The House’s Big, Ugly Bill would take healthcare away from 16 MILLION Americans. Now Senate Republicans are making it even worse with more cuts that will rip healthcare and food away from families and force hospitals across America to close. All for what? Tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govJun 20(source)

"The Senate’s version of a bill to enact President Trump’s agenda goes further to reduce Medicaid spending than the House-passed bill does." thehill.com/homenews/sen...

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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(194)

H. Res. 1318 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2026 as "Progressive Supranuclear…
Joined: 2026-05-21
H. Res. 1316 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by…
Joined: 2026-05-21
H.R. 8940 (119th)
To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for ot…
Joined: 2026-05-20
H.R. 8907 (119th)
To direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement the…
Joined: 2026-05-19
H.R. 8831 (119th)
To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and ba…
Joined: 2026-05-14

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Voting History

552 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	✓	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	✓	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

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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