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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.govMar 28(source)
With housing costs already rising, President Trump & HUD Secretary Turner are firing federal workers & dismantling HUD field offices that play a vital role in supporting federal housing programs across the country. Senator Padilla & I are leading 100+ Congressional Dems in condemning these efforts.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 27(source)
I was proud to join @justeconomy.bsky.social for their “Just Economy Conference” to talk about the invaluable impact of Community Development Financial Institutions and their work to support economic and housing development nationwide.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 27(source)
“The president is following a playbook from other countries whose leaders have sought to undermine democratic systems and the rule of law, including Russia, Turkey and Hungary.” Trump is implementing the authoritarian playbook here at home. We all must continue to push back.
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost.com
Open post ↗
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on lawyers is having a chilling effect on his opponents’ ability to defend themselves or challenge his actions in court, according to people who say they are struggling to find legal representation as a result of his challenges.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 27(source)
Gutting America’s public health system does nothing to make our nation safer or healthier. In fact, it does the exact opposite. It ensures that fewer cures are found, less treatment is available, and more Americans will die unnecessarily.
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost.com
Open post ↗
Breaking news: The Department of Health and Human Services is cutting nearly a quarter of its workforce and consolidating several of its departments, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 27(source)
While states like Missouri are already facing a teacher shortage in many school districts, President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to freeze federal funding dedicated to training the next generation of teachers. SCOTUS must stop this action before it harms students in #MO05 and nationwide.
CNN
@cnn.com
Open post ↗
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to freeze millions of dollars in grants to states intended to address teacher shortages cnn.it/3FFXr3L
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 27(source)
In their rush to destroy anything related to pandemic public health—during outbreaks of measles and bird flu—the Trump Administration is also cutting critical research into treatments for cancer, HIV, mental health, and addiction. “The cuts are deep.”
Mark
@markalfred.bsky.social
Open post ↗
NEWS: As HHS begins to pull billions from states health agencies and ~100 universities, pandemic preparedness efforts are getting axed. Also cut: —Millions for mental health/substance abuse care in most states —Grants to cancer centers —More HIV research www.notus.org/health-scien...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 27(source)
As all of us in Kansas City get excited for #OpeningDay, I hope @royals.com fans will take a moment to read this piece and reflect on how fortunate we are to have individuals like Bobby Witt Jr. and Patrick Mahomes representing our great city. Now, let’s go win another championship!
The Players’ Tribune
@playerstribune.bsky.social
Open post ↗
“Imagine being 14 years old and the expectation is to make the big leagues. Not the dream, the expectation….. I wanted so badly to be great. So I wanted to do whatever it took.” ⁠ This is Bobby Witt Jr.’s journey, in his own words.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 26(source)
Whether you live in urban or rural America, SNAP plays an essential role in keeping families fed and communities strong. Tragically, President Trump and House Republicans are working to slash funding for SNAP to fund another tax cut for their billionaire donors.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 26(source)
I was proud to stand with National Rural Letter Carriers yesterday in the nation’s capital to continue the fight against privatization at the U.S. Postal Service. Together, we will protect this vital service for the families, workers, and communities who have depended on it for over 2 centuries.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 26(source)
At minimum, Secretary of Defense Hegseth and National Security Adviser Waltz should resign or be fired—and an investigation should commence immediately.
Natasha Bertrand
@natashabertrand.bsky.social
Open post ↗
The information Hegseth disclosed on Signal was classified at the time he wrote it, especially because the operation had not even started yet, officials tell us. “It is safe to say that anybody in uniform would be court martialed for this,” a defense official said. www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 26(source)
Congress must initiate immediate and thorough investigations into the worst national security breach in modern American history. Anything less disrespects the brave men and women who continue to serve in the U.S. military.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 25(source)
My staff and I were honored to meet with Harvesters to talk about their vital work to keep food on the table of Missouri families—and how cuts to SNAP will undermine food security across the region. Team Cleaver will always fight to protect nutrition programs for our neighbors.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 25(source)
In the United States of America, everyone deserves equal pay for equal work, period! This Equal Pay Day, I join the @demwomencaucus.bsky.social in fighting to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure women are paid fairly for their work they do. #EqualPay
Democratic Women’s Caucus
@demwomencaucus.bsky.social
Open post ↗
Imagine putting in the same hours and the same effort, only to be handed a fraction of the paycheck. That’s the reality for women in America. We’re fighting for fair wages for all women. #EqualPay
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 25(source)
With the blessing of President Trump, the richest man in the world has been allowed to fire essential staff at the Social Security Administration, defund phone services that seniors rely on, and close local SSA offices. They’re intentionally sabotaging Social Security.
Jeff Stein
@jeffstein.bsky.social
Open post ↗
Social Security in turmoil: — SSA website crashed four times in 10 days this month — Phone service a mess following Musk-led cuts — Agency no longer has a system to monitor customers’ experience due to DOGE — Major staff exodus www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 25(source)
The danger with installing loyalists over qualified, nonpartisan experts is that the loyalists are typically very incompetent. Senate Republicans knew that a Fox News host leading the Department of Defense would endanger our troops and America’s national security—and they confirmed him anyway.
The Atlantic
@theatlantic.com
Open post ↗
American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social. theatln.tc/AmsjsuT6
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 24(source)
As the GOP defunds essential services at the Social Security Administration, President Trump and the GOP are now threatening to “shut down” the SSA, which will prevent seniors from getting the benefits that they earned through a lifetime of hard work. www.newsweek.com/social-secur...
Social Security customers forced to file in person. DOGE is closing offices
Starting March 31, benefit claimants will no longer have the option to verify their identity with the SSA over the phone.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 24(source)
“From layoffs at the Department of Veterans Affairs to a Pentagon purge of archives that documented diversity in the military, veterans have been acutely affected by Trump’s actions.” While Democrats are fighting to protect the jobs and benefits of veterans, the GOP is hanging them out to dry.
The Associated Press
@apnews.com
Open post ↗
Congressional lawmakers are scrambling to formulate a response to President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal government as one group takes a front and center role: military veterans.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govMar 24(source)
The USPS is a vital public service that ensures seniors get their medications, small businesses can ship their products, and so much more. Yesterday, I joined NALC Branch 30 and local postal workers in KC to fight against efforts to privatize the Post Office. www.kmbc.com/article/usps...
Postal workers rally in Kansas City against push to privatize USPS
Postal workers rally in Kansas City against President Trump’s renewed push to privatize USPS, citing threats to jobs, service, and rural communities.
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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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-12-18H.R. 4776 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-12-17H.R. 3492 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-17H.R. 3492 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-17H.R. 6703 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-17H.R. 6703 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-17H.R. 3616 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-17H. Con. Res. 64 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-17H. Con. Res. 61 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-17H. Res. 953 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-12-17H. Res. 953 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-12-16H.R. 3632 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-16H.R. 3632 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-16H.R. 4371 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-12-16H.R. 4371 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-12-16H. Res. 951 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
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

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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