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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 — 568
Yes40%
No54%
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 · 20 sponsored · 200 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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
Open post ↗
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
Open post ↗
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)
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
Open post ↗
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)
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
Open post ↗
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
Open post ↗
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
Open post ↗
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...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 16(source)
The Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans are cutting federal grants that support critical research into illnesses like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes to pay for tax cuts for billionaires like Elon Musk. It’s shameful. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | The cost of Trump and Kennedy’s cuts at NIH is already adding up
The cuts will crush U.S. leadership in biomedicine and put millions of American lives at risk.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 16(source)
I’m grateful to @vanhollen.senate.gov for his leadership in the fight to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home. This is not about partisanship or politics—it’s about adhering to constitutional protections of due process, following court orders, and defending the rule of law.
Senator Chris Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
Open post ↗
I’m about to board my flight to El Salvador, where I hope to meet with senior government officials to discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 16(source)
I was proud to secure $4 million in funding to support the new pedestrian mall project in the 18th & Vine Jazz District, which will attract more visitors & support local businesses in the area. I’ll keep fighting for investments that support communities across KC! www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
KC jazz district’s glow-up continues with changes to make area more walkable
The city is starting work on the 18th Street Pedestrian Mall this spring.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 15(source)
Find more information on our effort to protect desperately needed homelessness resources in our communities here: cleaver.house.gov/media-center....
Reps. Cleaver, Sherman, and Beatty Lead Call to Protect USICH, Federal Homelessness Resources from Trump Administration Cuts
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA), and Repr...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 15(source)
That’s why I joined @repbeatty.bsky.social and @repbradsherman.bsky.social in calling on the Trump Administration to protect the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and other federal homelessness resources.
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Voting History
568 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
2026-05-12H.R. 2853 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-05-12H.R. 2071 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-30S. 4465 (119th)Fast-track passageNOT_VOTINGYES—Passed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Agreed to
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Agreed to
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Agreed to
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYES✓Agreed to
2026-04-30H.R. 7567 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-04-30S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-04-29S. 1318 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-04-29H. Res. 1224 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-04-29H. Res. 1224 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-04-27H.R. 227 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-27H.R. 7959 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-23H.R. 5587 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-04-22H.R. 6387 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-04-22H.R. 6387 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-04-22H.R. 4690 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-04-22H.R. 4690 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-04-22H. Res. 1182 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-04-22H. Res. 1189 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-04-22H. Res. 1189 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-04-21S. 1020 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-21H.R. 2493 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-21H.R. 5201 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-20H.R. 5200 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-20H.R. 1681 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Failed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2026-04-17H. Res. 1175 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-04-16H. Res. 1156 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-04-16H.R. 1689 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-16H. Res. 965 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-16H.R. 6398 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-04-16H.R. 6398 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-04-16H.R. 6409 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2026-04-16H.R. 6409 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2026-04-16H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Failed
2026-04-15H. Res. 965 (119th)Motion to DischargeYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-15H. Res. 1174 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2026-04-15H. Res. 1174 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2026-04-14H.R. 7613 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-04-14H.R. 1011 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2026-03-28H. Res. 1142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓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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