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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 10(source)

House Republicans’ SAVE Act is yet another extreme voter suppression bill that raises barriers to the ballot box and will surely disenfranchise Americans who deserve to have their voice heard in our democracy, including women, military voters, minorities, & more. My full statement here:

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 9(source)

Our legislation would create a new program dedicated to helping working class families in Missouri and across the country afford reflective roofing products that will keep their homes cool, costs low, and extreme heat at bay. I’ll keep fighting to deliver lower energy bills for #MO05.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 9(source)

As global temperatures continue to rise, it’s imperative that Congress provide families with innovative ways to beat the heat & lower energy costs. I’m proud to introduce the Cool Roof Rebate Act with @foushee.house.gov & @repraulruizmd.bsky.social to do just that. cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Reps. Cleaver, Foushee, Ruiz Introduce the Cool Roof Rebate Act to Lower Costs for Reflective Roofing Installation

(Washington, D.C.) – This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Valerie Foushee (D-NC), and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) introduced the Cool Roof Rebate Act, legislation to create a rebate progra...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 9(source)

Today, House Republicans will vote on a budget resolution that opens the door to massive cuts to Medicaid & SNAP, another tax cut for the wealthy & well-connected, and the explosion of America’s deficit. It’s more reckless economics from the GOP that will hurt middle-class families. I’m voting no.

House Democrats

@housedemocrats.bsky.social

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The Republican budget kicks millions of Americans off their health care just to hand trillions in giveaways to Trump's billionaire donors. While Republicans betray the middle class, Democrats are fighting for American families. @congressmanboyle.bsky.social on today's Democratic Daily Download:

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 9(source)

As President Trump allows Elon Musk to gut essential services at the Social Security Administration, Missourians will be hurt more than most by these backdoor cuts to Social Security. I’ll keep fighting to protect the field offices in #MO05 for our seniors who have earned these benefits.

Axios

@axios.com

Open post ↗

In less than one week, many Americans will no longer be able to apply for Social Security benefits over the phone, setting the stage for disruptions and upheaval. Nearly 6 million seniors live more than 46.6 miles, roundtrip, from a field office, per a new analysis. trib.al/5XSPqyL

A choropleth map of the United States showing the share of seniors who live at least 46.6 miles round-trip from the nearest Social Security Field Office. Rates are especially high in the Midwest and Great Plains states, with Montana (40%), South Dakota (45%), North Dakota (49%) and Wyoming (65%) topping the list.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 9(source)

Breaking the law and violating longstanding privacy protections—which protect American citizens and legal residents—to investigate “suspected” undocumented immigrants is dangerous and un-American. Congress and the courts cannot allow a lawless president to embark down this dark path.

Jacob Bogage

@jacobbogage.bsky.social

Open post ↗

🚨 NEWS: The IRS and DHS have signed an agreement to share confidential tax data for suspected undocumented immigrants. Follows our reporting that this deal was imminent — and would cover **7 million** suspected undocumented folks. More to come… www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 8(source)

“USDA cuts hit small farms as Trump showers billions on big farms” “This is a ticking bomb,” she said. “The clock is running out if we don’t really find a way to help make these small, medium-sized farms sustainable.” missouriindependent.com/2025/04/07/u...

USDA cuts hit small farms as Trump showers billions on big farms • Missouri Independent

Anna Pesek saw a federal program supporting local food purchases as much more than a boost to her Iowa pork and poultry farm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture grant program that allowed schools and ...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 8(source)

Elon Musk’s backdoor cuts to Social Security are already hurting Americans who rely on these hard-earned benefits. It’s not about rooting out waste and fraud—it’s about gutting federal programs to fund another tax cut for billionaires like him and President Trump.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

Open post ↗

Retirees and disabled people are facing chronic website outages and other access problems as they attempt to log in to their online Social Security accounts, even as they are being directed to do more of their business with the agency online.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 8(source)

As President Trump & Elon Musk gut federal programs that support local libraries, museums, and arts programs, I met with the Mid-America Arts Alliance to discuss the economic impact these cuts are having in Missouri. We’ll keep fighting to protect the jobs & joy these programs bring to #MO05

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 8(source)

President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ tariff taxes are the largest tax increase on middle class families in at least 50 years, costing the average American household nearly $4,000. All while wiping out the hard-earned retirement savings of American seniors. www.axios.com/2025/04/02/t...

Trump tariffs would hit lower-income Americans hardest

Tariffs are another blow to people struggling with higher prices.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 8(source)

Find more information on my work to ensure families can keep the power on and energy costs down by protecting funding for LIHEAP here: cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Reps. Cleaver, Pappas, 88 House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Cuts to Home Energy Assistance Program

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced he has joined Rep.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 8(source)

LIHEAP is a vital program for millions of families nationwide, ensuring households in #MO05 and beyond can afford to keep the heat on in the dead of winter and keep cool in the dog days of summer. I joined @repchrispappas.bsky.social in condemning President Trump & Elon Musk’s cuts to the program.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 8(source)

Democracy is strongest when we all participate, so make sure you get out and #Vote in today’s municipal elections, Missouri! www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 7(source)

Billionaires like Donald Trump and Elon Musk will be able to weather the storm and recover from their self-inflicted economic crisis—but working class families will pay the price. Republicans in Congress must push back against this madness before it’s too late. www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...

Retirees 'stunned' as market turmoil over tariffs shrinks their 401(k)s

Some are changing their spending habits while others are worried about their future quality of life.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 7(source)

Just a handful of Republicans in Congress can stop the economic catastrophe that President Trump has inflicted on the American people—but they must have the courage to stand up to the Mad King. I hope they’ll find it before it’s too late for millions of American families. apnews.com/article/trum...

Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it

Republicans in Congress are watching with unease as stock markets tumble in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 7(source)

While Missourians’ retirement portfolios continue to plummet, the president is focused on golf. Completely out of touch and deeply disrespectful to families that are hurting due to his incompetent economic policy.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

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The stock markets have lost more than $6 trillion in value since President Donald Trump’s decision to upend the global economic order and impose sweeping tariffs last week. But on Sunday, the president won. Trump said he took first in the Senior Club Championship at his golf club. wapo.st/42b7C7O

President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump drive in a golf cart after arriving at the LIV Golf tournament at his Trump National Doral Golf Club in Doral, Florida, on Thursday. The text reads, “As the markets fell, Trump putted.” Photo by Joe Raedle for Getty Images.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 4(source)

As hardworking Americans watch their retirement savings go up in smoke, President Trump is back at his resort enjoying some golf. As he said earlier, he “couldn’t care less” about the consequences of his reckless trade war with allies and adversaries alike.

The Daily Beast

@thedailybeast.bsky.social

Open post ↗

The stock market is in free fall, but the president is headed to Florida to attend a golf tournament.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 4(source)

Find more information on our push to protect local libraries and museums here: cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Reps. Cleaver, Titus, 125 House Democrats Urge President Trump Not to Eliminate Support for Museums and Libraries

(Washington, D.C.) – This week, U.S.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 4(source)

In response to these reckless cuts to local museums and libraries across the country, I teamed up with Rep. Titus and 125 other @housedemocrats.bsky.social to call on the Administration to immediately reverse course and restore funding.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govApr 4(source)

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is a local treasure that honors the service and sacrifice of the men & women who fought in the Great War. It’s deeply frustrating that President Trump is allowing Elon Musk to cut funding for this institution that serves our community. fox4kc.com/news/nationa...

National WWI Museum project halted due to federal cuts

A significant project within Kansas City’s National World War I Museum and Memorial is on hold.

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Sponsored Bills(20)

H.R. 9048 (119th)
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the …
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…

Cosponsored Bills(200)

H. Res. 1362 (119th)
Honoring the life, military service, and congressional legacy of the Honorable Charles Berna…
Joined: 2026-06-11
H. Res. 1364 (119th)
Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2…
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 9282 (119th)
To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide that entrance fees shall no…
Joined: 2026-06-11
H. Res. 1361 (119th)
Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2026, as "National Extreme…
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 9169 (119th)
To support polycystic kidney disease research, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-06-04

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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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	—	Motion to Adjourn	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-27	H.R. 7084 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Send back to committee	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2026-03-26	H. Res. 1128 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Send back to committee	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-03-24	H.R. 6422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2026-03-19	H.R. 4638 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-03-18	H.R. 1958 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	S. 3971 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H.R. 4294 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Res. 1099 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1100 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H.R. 6472 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	S. 723 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Send back to committee	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-02-24	S. 2503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 6329 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2026-02-12	H.R. 2189 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.J. Res. 72 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-10	H.R. 1531 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	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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