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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 — 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.govApr 22(source)

President Trump inherited an economy that was the “the envy of the world” and has done his best to drive it into a ditch in less than 100 days. We can still recover from this self-inflicted crisis, but Congressional Republicans must stand up to the President’s recklessness and chaos.

The Wall Street Journal

@wsj.com

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed almost 1,000 points on Monday and is headed for its worst April performance since 1932

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

This #EarthDay is a reminder that #ClimateCantWait With more extreme weather and unprecedented attacks on our health and environment, it is more important than ever to #StandStrongforClimate and take action to protect our planet and communities🌎📢 #OurPowerOurPlanet

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

I’m grateful to those who took the time to attend last night’s town hall with @davids.house.gov & myself. We all have a role to play in pushing back against the chaos of the current administration—and I appreciate your thoughts, voices, and presence as we stand together to protect our communities.

Reposted byRep. Emanuel Cleaver

KCUR (Kansas City's best news source)@kcur.orgApr 21(source)

Good evening, Kansas City! KCUR is at St. James United Methodist Church for a Community Q&A session with federal elected officials to discuss what is happening in our nation’s capital. You can watch our live stream here: We'll take your questions in the livestream chat, or right here on Bluesky.

4-21-25 KCUR Community Q&A | KCUR Community Q&A | By St. James Church KC | Facebook

KCUR Community Q&A

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KCUR (Kansas City's best news source)@kcur.orgApr 21(source)

If you have questions you want to submit to your elected officials, you can send them in this form: Today we have in attendance @cleaver.house.gov and @davids.house.gov. Other Missouri and Kansas elected officials were invited to join us, but declined or did not respond to multiple requests.

Community Q&A Question Submission

Thank you for submitting a question for our Community Q & A with KC area US Reps! Please feel free to add your name and where you are from to your submission!

Reposted byRep. Emanuel Cleaver

KCUR (Kansas City's best news source)@kcur.orgApr 21(source)

TONIGHT! KCUR is hosting a community town hall and Q&A with @cleaver.house.gov and @davids.house.gov, about how politics in DC right now is affecting Kansas City. We are at capacity, but you can join a livestream of the event on YouTube AND we will be live-blogging right here on Bluesky.

St. James Church KC

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 21(source)

More recklessness and incompetence from the Defense Secretary that undermines America’s national security. He should resign or be fired before an entirely avoidable catastrophe occurs.

The New York Times

@nytimes.com

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed information about strikes in Yemen to a second unclassified Signal group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said. nyti.ms/4jBQ1wV

Pete Hegseth is pictured wearing a blue suit, looking to his left. A headline reads: "Pete Hegseth Said to Have Shared Sensitive Attack Details in Second Signal Chat." Photo by Eric Lee/The New York Times

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 21(source)

“One longtime Kansas City economic researcher said he believes the region could lose 6,000 good-paying federal jobs, which in turn would wipe out thousands of others in service industries.” The result of Elon Musk’s reckless cuts to government services. apnews.com/article/doge...

This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere

The Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area has long been a regional hub for the federal government, and the pain from the Trump administration's cuts can be seen everywhere.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 21(source)

Pope Francis was a force for good, who led with grace, humility, and love for all of God’s children. May his memory be a blessing to all, and may his legacy inspire us to continue the work to build a more just and righteous world for the generations to come.

The New York Times

@nytimes.com

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Pope Francis died at 88, the Vatican announced Monday, ending a pontificate that sought to reshape the Roman Catholic Church into a more inclusive institution. Cardinals will now decide whether to continue his approach or restore more doctrinaire leadership. Follow live updates: nyti.ms/42RZB9n

Pope Francis waving and smiling. Text reads: "1936-2025. Pope Francis." Photo credit: Zach Gibson/The New York Times

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

During Easter, we rejoice in the miracle of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and delight in the love and blessings of this holy day. Wishing all those observing in #MO05 and around the world a very happy Easter!

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 18(source)

Affordable housing is a priority for Americans in every community. That’s why Rep. Flood & I are seeking input from stakeholders about how Congress can revamp two of America’s most important federal programs to increase housing supply & lower costs for families. www.homes.com/news/congres...

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 18(source)

I look forward to joining @davids.house.gov and @kcur.org for a community discussion next Monday evening! Find more information here: cleaver.house.gov/kcur-communi...

KCUR Community Q&A

I know many of you are deeply concerned about the actions taken by President Trump and my republican colleagues.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 18(source)

Only 25% of eligible families currently receive federal rental assistance to help afford rent, with many more on a waitlist and in need of help. Gutting the voucher program as homelessness & housing prices are on a historic rise is deeply cruel and will have a devastating impact on our communities.

tony romm

@tonyromm.bsky.social

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NEW: President Trump is preparing a budget with deep cuts to federal housing programs, including vouchers for the poor. Today, the admin took steps to sell HUD headquarters, and so far, about 2300 workers have taken "deferred resignation" offers to leave. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/u...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 18(source)

To all those who observe in #MO05 and around the world, I wish you a blessed Good Friday.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 18(source)

My heart breaks for the families of the victims, those injured, and the entire Florida State community as they reel from the latest mass shooting in America. There are steps we can take to protect America’s schools and universities—but Congress must have the courage to ACT, not just pray.

The New York Times

@nytimes.com

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The gunman accused of killing at least two people and injuring six others on Thursday in a shooting at Florida State University is a current student at the school and his mother is a sheriff’s deputy, officials said. Here's what we know so far.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 17(source)

Head Start has played a pivotal role in providing childcare and early childhood education to working class families in #MO05 and communities across the country for decades. Congressional Republicans must stand up to protect these vital services. www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...

Exclusive: Trump budget proposal would fully eliminate Head Start

The White House's budget proposes eliminating Head Start, an early childhood education program that provides services to low-income families.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 17(source)

America has a long & righteous history of providing safe harbor for those fleeing persecution abroad. As the Trump Administration continues its work to decimate avenues for legal immigration, I’m proud to join @repyassansari.bsky.social in the fight to reinstate the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari

@repyassansari.bsky.social

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Proud to lead 40+ of my colleagues in calling on Sec. Rubio to reinstate the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Refugees fleeing violence and persecution deserve to be welcomed— that's the promise of America. I'm fighting to make that happen.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 17(source)

Credit unions are pivotal to providing banking services on Main Street, ensuring every American, regardless of socioeconomic status, has access. The political & illegal firing of Democratic Board Members at the independent NCUA is a threat to credit unions & consumers. It can't be allowed to stand

Elizabeth Warren

@warren.senate.gov

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President Trump just fired two board members at the National Credit Union Administration in his latest attack on consumers. Yet another attempt by Trump to skirt the rule of law, undermine independent agencies, and illegally purge the government of those working for Americans.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 17(source)

As housing costs & homelessness are on a historic rise, we need an all-hands-on-deck approach to ensuring every American has a safe place to rest their head at night. Unfortunately, the president continues to take actions that will exacerbate the crisis. www.npr.org/2025/04/16/n...

Trump administration has gutted an agency that coordinates homelessness policy

All staff were put on leave at the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. Congress created the entity in 1987 and, among other things, it helped drive down veterans homelessness.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 16(source)

President Trump’s reckless trade war and tariff taxes, implemented with the permission of congressional Republicans, continue to devastate the retirement portfolios and pensions of seniors across the country. At what point will the GOP end this self-inflicted crisis?

Yahoo Finance

@yahoofinance.com

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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq smoked as Powell warns of 'challenging' tariff impact, Nvidia plunges finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

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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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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-02-26	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 695 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 788 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 818 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 832 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-24	H.R. 825 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-13	H.R. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 736 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 692 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H.R. 776 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-04	H.R. 43 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-23	H.R. 471 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 375 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	S. 5 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 165 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 187 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-21	H.R. 186 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-15	H.R. 33 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 144 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 164 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-14	H.R. 153 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 152 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-13	H.R. 192 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-09	H.R. 23 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-07	H.R. 29 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Motion to Commit with Instructions	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	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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