President Trump’s purge of the Department of Education is an attempt to dismantle the public education system that has made the U.S. a global leader in scientific research and created economic prosperity for millions of Americans.
All to fund a tax cut that overwhelming benefits the wealthiest 1%.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Missouri District 5
Emanuel Cleaver
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Voting Record — 583
Yes41%
No54%
Present0%
Not Voting5%
Party align99%
Cross-party0%
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Emanuel Cleaver
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMissouri District 5
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Emanuel's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 20 sponsored · 201 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Always a pleasure to sit down with city leaders from #MO05 to discuss how Congress can support local initiatives that will strengthen economic development and public safety for Missouri families.
Thanks to Mayor DeLong of North Kansas City and Mayor Baird of Lee’s Summit for your time this week!
I voted against the GOP's partisan CR, which would cut nearly $23 billion in veterans’ benefits, slash funding for healthcare and affordable housing, and enable DOGE to continue cutting essential services & public servants.
My full statement here:
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
President Trump and Elon Musk claim to be “cutting waste and fraud.”
In reality, they’re gutting services that families rely on, like nutrition programs for kids and public schools, while hurting local farmers in the process.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
The Trump Admin’s detention and attempted deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, without charging him with a crime, is a chilling assault on the First Amendment and every American’s right to free speech.
Whatever you think of his views, stripping him of his rights makes it easier to strip you of yours.
Housing and homeownership are the foundation upon which American families can climb the economic ladder and build generational wealth.
It’s about time that Congress took action to revive the American Dream of homeownership and expand access to affordable housing!
As hardworking families continue to struggle with America’s housing affordability crisis, I’m introducing the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act with @warren.senate.gov and @warnock.senate.gov to build 3 million new units and drive down costs.
www.axios.com/2025/03/11/a...
The GOP walked away from bipartisan budget negotiations to push a partisan bill that cuts nearly $23 billion in veterans’ benefits, slashes funding for health care and affordable housing, and enables Elon Musk to continue gutting critical services that Missourians depend on.
“These are real human beings and they’re being pushed around like they’re checkers and inanimate objects. And I think that’s wrong.”
As federal workers in #MO05 face ongoing harassment from DOGE, I’ll keep fighting to protect these public servants.
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
“For somebody with a 3,500-square-foot home, two cars, $174,000-a-year job in Congress to talk about cutting money out of Medicaid is a sin”
religionnews.com/2025/03/05/o...
A reprieve - but the economic uncertainty caused by these erratic and reckless trade policies has already harmed consumers.
We need stable, predictable trade strategies that foster growth, not policies that jeopardize our economic well-being.
Because it’s not about reducing bloat, it’s about letting the wealthiest cheat the system.
“The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes. " ‘If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?’ "”
bit.ly/4ibMQvH
🚨Calling all MO-05 high school artists! 🚨
The portal to submit entries for the annual Congressional Art Competition is officially open!
Submissions are due April 28th.
Find out more details and submit your piece here:
cleaver.house.gov/services/con...
Deeply concerned by DHS's decision to end the collective bargaining agreement for thousands of TSA employees. These workers keep us safe every day – they deserve a voice on the job, not union-busting tactics. I stand in solidarity with TSA workers and their right to fair representation.
Housing is a basic need, not a privilege & we're working across the aisle to make it more accessible for all.
Read more here: cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
Proud to join Rep. Mike Lawler, Senators @coons.senate.gov, & Kevin Cramer to introduce the Choice in Affordable Housing act. This bipartisan bill expands access to rental assistance & helps more families find safe, stable, affordable housing.
Trump’s cruelty knows no bounds. He’s now planning to revoke legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians who fled Putin’s war—just days after his embarrassing Oval Office meeting where he refused to commit to helping Ukraine. Turning our backs on our allies and refugees is disgraceful.
(Reuters) - Trump's administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation.
reuters.com/world/us/trump…
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BREAKING: The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office just confirmed Republicans who say their budget doesn't cut Medicaid are lying.
Their budget *requires* the largest Medicaid cuts in American history - all while delivering a $4.5 TRILLION giveaway to billionaire donors.
Generations of Americans marched, fought, & even died for the right to vote. We can’t allow extremists to threaten their legacy & undermine our democracy.
I joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social to introduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act & protect the right to vote for ALL Americans!
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Voting History583 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
583 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | 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 |
| 2025-07-18 | H. Res. 590 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 1919 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | S. 1582 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 3633 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-16 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Motion to Reconsider | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-15 | H.R. 1717 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-15 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-15 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | S. 1596 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | H.R. 1770 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | H.R. 1709 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-27 | H. Res. 516 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-26 | H.R. 275 (119th) | Final passage | 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.