- Mr. Emanuel Cleaver
- Current Democratic Representative
- Missouri District 05
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Voting record, 119th Congress
How these are counted
Attendance is the share of roll calls held while the member was in office on which they voted Yea, Nay or Present. A party-line vote is a roll call on which a majority of Republicans voted against a majority of Democrats. Voting with the Democratic majority is the share of the member’s cast votes on those roll calls that matched that majority.
Last 10 votes cast
| Date | Measure | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act | On Passage | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 5334An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
Votes against the Democratic majority
| Date | Measure | Member voted | Party majority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.Res. 1486Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors | Yea | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | H.R. 8595 | Nay | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | H.R. 1346Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act | Yea | Nay |
| Mar 11, 2025 | H.R. 1156Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act | Yea | Nay |
Source: Congress.gov API · through the House’s last vote, Sep 16, 2026 · House Clerk roll calls
Bills, 119th Congress
How these are counted
Sponsored counts every bill and resolution the member introduced; cosponsored excludes withdrawn cosponsorships. A cross-party cosponsorship is cosponsoring a measure whose sponsor belongs to another party. The last figure is the share of the member’s H.R. or S. bills with at least one cosponsor from another party.
Policy areas of the bills sponsored or cosponsored
| Policy area | Bills | |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 82 | |
| Government Operations and Politics | 56 | |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 46 | |
| Labor and Employment | 34 | |
| International Affairs | 27 |
Policy areas are assigned by the Congressional Research Service, one per bill. Top five shown.
Source: GovInfo BILLSTATUS · as of Oct 27, 2026
Sponsored legislation, newest first
Includes earlier Congresses; the figures above cover the current one.
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HRES.1595 - 2026-10-01
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease. -
HR.10426 - 2026-09-16
Backlog Justice Act of 2026 -
HR.9898 - 2026-07-23
Transportation for Reentry Act -
HR.9844 - 2026-07-22
CHARTS Act -
HR.9048 - 2026-05-29
Celiac Safety Act of 2026 -
HJRES.162 - 2026-04-30
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Protections for Home Sales Financed Under Contracts for Deed". -
HR.8402 - 2026-04-21
Civics Learning Act of 2026 -
HR.8325 - 2026-04-16
Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026 -
HR.8296 - 2026-04-15
Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026 -
HR.8002 - 2026-03-19
Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026 -
HR.7309 - 2026-02-02
Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026 -
HR.7247 - 2026-01-27
Prison Libraries Act of 2026 -
HR.6737 - 2025-12-16
SPUR Housing Act -
HR.6621 - 2025-12-11
Workforce of the Future Act of 2025 -
HRES.897 - 2025-11-20
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system. -
HR.5938 - 2025-11-07
Innovation Fund Act -
HRES.699 - 2025-09-11
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease. -
HR.4556 - 2025-07-21
Protect Our TEETH Act -
HR.4011 - 2025-06-13
Community Paramedicine Act of 2025 -
HR.3952 - 2025-06-12
Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act of 2025
Votes by issue, 119th Congress
This is not a left–right score. A vote against the party can come from either side of it; the list below shows who else voted the same way.
| Issue | Votes | With the Democratic majority | Against both parties | With the Republican majority | Rank among Democrats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Public Finance | 57 | 98.3% | 0 | 1 | 111th of 219 |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 54 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (33) |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 29 | 96.6% | 1 | 0 | 4th of 213 |
| Energy | 28 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (130) |
| Government Operations and Politics | 26 | 92.3% | 1 | 1 | 89th of 214 |
| Commerce | 25 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (73) |
| Environmental Protection | 24 | 95.8% | 0 | 1 | 158th of 213 |
| International Affairs | 24 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (50) |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 23 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (145) |
| Congress | 22 | 95.5% | 1 | 0 | 71st of 213 |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 22 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (68) |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (137) |
| Education | 13 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (115) |
| Immigration | 13 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (126) |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (108) |
| Other issues (15)Fewer than 10 votes each: Taxation, Emergency Management, Labor and Employment, Transportation and Public Works, Health, Law, Native Americans, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Housing and Community Development, Animals, Foreign Trade and International Finance, Social Welfare, Families, Water Resources Development, Arts, Culture, Religion | 67 | 98.5% | 0 | 1 | — |
Rank: 1st = voted with the Democratic majority most often on that issue, among House Democrats who cast at least 10 votes on it.
Votes against the Democratic majority, by issue
Economics and Public Finance · 1
- Jul 15, 2026 · Amendment to H.R. 8595 · Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay; most Democrats voted Yea, most Republicans Nay. Also voting Nay: 97 other Democrats.
Crime and Law Enforcement · 1
- Jun 12, 2025 · S. 331 · HALT Fentanyl Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 102 other Democrats; 1 Republican: Thomas Massie.
Government Operations and Politics · 2
- Sep 15, 2026 · Motion to table H.Res. 1486 · Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 17 other Democrats. - Sep 19, 2025 · H.Res. 719 · Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 57 other Democrats.
Environmental Protection · 1
- May 13, 2026 · H.R. 1346 · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 94 other Democrats.
Congress · 1
- Nov 19, 2025 · H.Res. 893 · Censuring Representative Cory Mills and Removing Him From the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 94 other Democrats; 8 Republicans: Lauren Boebert, Tim Burchett, Kat Cammack, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Harriet Hageman, Anna Paulina Luna, Nancy Mace, Joe Wilson.
Labor and Employment · 1
- Mar 11, 2025 · H.R. 1156 · Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 82 other Democrats.
How these are counted
Each roll call takes the policy area the Library of Congress gave the bill it is about; a vote on an amendment counts under its bill. 468 of the House’s 676 roll calls this Congress have an issue. Left out as procedural (208): votes on House rules and the previous question, motions to recommit or adjourn, quorum calls and the Speaker election. “With the Democratic majority” counts every issue vote on which most Democrats voted the same way, Yea or Nay. “Against both parties” = most Democrats and most Republicans voted one way and this member the other. “With the Republican majority” = a party-line vote (most of each party on opposite sides) on which this member sided with the Republicans. Independents count with the party they caucus with.
Source: votes: Congress.gov API / Clerk of the House · issue areas: Library of Congress policy areas · votes through Sep 16, 2026
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role | Side | Seniority rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Committee on Financial Services | Member | Minority | 7 |
| Capital Markets | Member | Minority | 7 |
| Housing and Insurance | Ranking Member | Minority | 1 |
Seniority rank is the member’s order among their own party’s members on that committee; 1 is the most senior.
Source: congress-legislators (CC0) · as of Oct 27, 2026
Floor remarks, 119th Congress
A day can hold several Record items, so the item counts can exceed the days. Extensions of Remarks are statements a House member submits for the Record rather than speaks on the floor.
Source: GovInfo Congressional Record · Record issues through Oct 22, 2026
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| Congress | Years | Chamber | Role | State | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119th Congress | 2025–present | House of Representatives | Representative | Missouri (MO) | 5 |
| 118th Congress | 2023–2025 | House of Representatives | Representative | Missouri (MO) | 5 |
| 117th Congress | 2021–2023 | House of Representatives | Representative | Missouri (MO) | 5 |
| 116th Congress | 2019–2021 | House of Representatives | Representative | Missouri (MO) | 5 |
| 115th Congress | 2017–2019 | House of Representatives | Representative | Missouri (MO) | 5 |
| 114th Congress | 2015–2017 | House of Representatives | Representative | Missouri (MO) | 5 |
| 113th Congress | 2013–2015 | House of Representatives | Representative | Missouri (MO) | 5 |
| 112th Congress | 2011–2013 | House of Representatives | Representative | Missouri (MO) | 5 |
| 111th Congress | 2009–2011 | House of Representatives | Representative | Missouri (MO) | 5 |
| 110th Congress | 2007–2009 | House of Representatives | Representative | Missouri (MO) | 5 |
| 109th Congress | 2005–2007 | House of Representatives | Representative | Missouri (MO) | 5 |
Elections
Elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004; reelected to each succeeding Congress.1
The election history as listed in the Congressional Directory.
Sources
- Official Congressional Directory, 119th Congress (February 20, 2026 edition). U.S. Government Publishing Office for the Joint Committee on Printing.
Researched Oct 28, 2026. Each fact was checked against a saved copy of its source.
Campaign money, 2025–26 election cycle
Where the money came from
| Source | Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemizeddonors giving more than $200 in the cycle, named in filings | $487,041 | 27.6% | |
| Individuals, unitemized$200 or less in the cycle, not named | $230,251 | 13.0% | |
| PACs and other committees | $1,049,558 | 59.4% | |
| Party committees | $0 | 0.0% | |
| All other receiptstransfers, loans, refunds and offsets | $15 | 0.0% |
Outside spending
Independent expenditures reported by groups not tied to the campaign: $10 supporting this candidate, $0 opposing. Details on FEC.gov
More on this campaign’s money
Source: Federal Election Commission, openFEC API · filings through Oct 14, 2026
Who gave, 2025–26 election cycle
Individual contributions by size
| Contribution size | Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $276,784 | 48.7% | |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $51,643 | 9.1% | |
| $500 to $999.99 | $50,792 | 8.9% | |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $90,552 | 15.9% | |
| $2,000 and over | $98,350 | 17.3% |
From the FEC’s contribution-size summary, which is compiled separately from the campaign’s totals, so these rows need not add up to the individual receipts on the Overview.
Top 10 states, itemized contributions
| State | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| MO (home state) | $215,198 | |
| KS | $17,308 | |
| DC | $14,926 | |
| CA | $12,817 | |
| MD | $11,650 | |
| TX | $10,830 | |
| NY | $9,833 | |
| FL | $9,550 | |
| CT | $9,000 | |
| VA | $7,775 |
Top employers of individual donors
| Employer named by donors | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER | $9,126 | |
| RETIRED. | $7,576 | |
| HPI | $7,000 | |
| KIT BOND STRATEGIES, LLP. | $6,250 | |
| THEGROUP | $6,000 | |
| NORHLANE CAPITAL PARTNERS | $5,750 | |
| DEARBORN PARTNERS | $5,000 | |
| PELOFSKY CONSULTING | $4,500 | |
| GATES BAR-B-QUE | $4,000 | |
| BRYAN CAVE | $3,750 |
Contributions from individuals who listed that employer, itemized only. Companies themselves cannot give to a federal candidate’s campaign.
Entries that name no employer, as written on the filings: RETIRED $96,261 · SELF $31,938 · SELF EMPLOYED $27,628.
Source: Federal Election Commission, openFEC API · filings through Oct 14, 2026
Personal financial disclosures
Stock trades (periodic transaction reports)
None filed in 2025 or 2026.
The annual report lists assets, income and debts for the prior year and is due May 15; an extension of up to 90 days is allowed. A periodic transaction report lists a trade of more than $1,000 and is due within 45 days of it.
Source: Clerk of the House, financial disclosures · as of Oct 27, 2026
Profile
Facts from official records. The small numbers open each fact’s source.
At a glance
| Born | October 26, 19441,2 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Waxahachie, TX1,2 |
| Home town listed | Kansas City, MO1 |
| Party | Democratic1 |
| In the House since | January 3, 20052 |
Education
- B.S., sociology, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 1972
- M.Div., Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, MO, 1974
As listed in the Congressional Directory.1
Professional history
- Senior pastor, St. James United Methodist Church, 1973-2009
- Councilman, Kansas City, 5th District, 1979-91
- Founder, Harmony in a World of Difference, 1991
- Founder, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Kansas City Chapter
- Mayor, City of Kansas, 1991-99
- Member, President-elect Bill Clinton's transitional team, 1992
- Host, Under the Clock, KCUR Radio, 1999-2004
- Chairman, Congressional Black Caucus, 2010-12
- National co-chair, President Barack Obama Campaign Committee, 2012
As the member’s office lists it in the Congressional Directory, in that order.1
Biographical Directory entry
CLEAVER, Emanuel, II, a Representative from Missouri; born in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Tex., October 26, 1944; graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Wichita Falls, Tex., 1963; B.S., Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Tex., 1972; M.Div., St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Mo., 1974; pastor; radio show host; member of the Kansas City, Mo. city council, 1979-1991; Mayor of Kansas City, Mo., 1991-1999; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Ninth and to the ten succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2005-present).2
The official summary kept by the House and Senate historians, word for word.
Offices
Washington, DC
2217 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2505
202-225-4535
Local offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO | 411 W Maple Ave, F | 816-833-4545 |
| Kansas City, MO | 4001 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Suite 210 | 816-842-4545 |
Office list: congress-legislators (CC0), as of Oct 27, 2026.
Sources
- Official Congressional Directory, 119th Congress (February 20, 2026 edition). U.S. Government Publishing Office for the Joint Committee on Printing.
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Office of the Historian, U.S. House (History, Art & Archives).
Researched Oct 28, 2026. Each fact was checked against a saved copy of its source.
