U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 5th District
Emanuel Cleaver
Position · −0.45
- In office
- House 2005–now
21 years in CongressMore senior than 88% of the House - Breaks on
- Labor and Employment 11%
- Government Operations and Politics 6%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Bills on
- Health
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Housing and Community Development
- Age
- 81
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RTaylor Burks$1.2M
- RRichard Brattin$332K
- RBrett Hueffmeier$325K
- RSean Smith$234K
- RBradley M Patty$8K
Bottom line
Where Cleaver has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Housing and Insurance (Financial Services)
- Financial Services · 7th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Cleaver’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Cleaver’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Cleaver breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Cleaver voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
- Government Operations and Politics 6% · 1 of 18 party 6%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 4%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Cleaver has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Cleaver broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Cleaver is saying
All 8 statements and posts-
Celebrated federal court rulings invalidating Trump administration's elimination of Solar for All program.
“I am pleased that multiple courts have affirmed our belief that the power of the purse belongs to people’s representatives, and that no administration has the unilateral power to defund programs authorized by Congress, including the Solar For All program enacted in 2022.”
EnergyAI-read
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Secured water infrastructure funding for Missouri district in Water Resources Development Act.
“The investments made in this year’s WRDA legislation, including several infrastructure improvements I was able to secure for our congressional district, will lead to better protection for the Missouri River, cleaner water for Missouri families, and stronger economic development for communities throughout the region.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Reps. Cleaver and Wagner Introduce Backlog Justice Act of 2026
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to address backlog of untested sexual assault kits.
“Too often, the trauma of sexual assault is made even more painful by delayed justice.”
Campus Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor SupportAI-read
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Voted for Ratepayer Protection Act to shield Missouri families from data center energy costs.
“At a time when Missouri families are already struggling to stay afloat, they should not have to bear the costs of data center development in the form of higher energy bills at the end of every month.”
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Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act Receives Hearing in Natural Resources Committee
Introduced bipartisan bill to designate Quindaro Townsite as National Historic Landmark.
“The history of the Quindaro Townsite is an important piece of the story of Kansas City that must be told for generations to come.”
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Congressman Cleaver Votes to Pass Bipartisan Funding Bill, Avoid Another Government Shutdown
Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) voted in favor of a Continuing Resolution that maintains funding for federal programs through December 11.
“Government shutdowns are deeply harmful to Missouri families and workers across our congressional district. Thankfully, after overseeing the longest government shutdown in history last year, Republicans in the House, Senate, and White House have agreed to work with Democrats on legislation that will keep the government…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Cleaver voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 376 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Cleaver’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 19
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
19 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 19 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 23 sponsored billsSponsored 23 (House median 25) · cosponsored 484 (median 289), 212 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Crime and Law Enforcement, Housing and Community Development.
- H.Res. 1595 Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10426 Backlog Justice Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9048 Celiac Safety Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1981 Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025Housing and Community Development · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9898 Transportation for Reentry ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9844 CHARTS ActHealth · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7247 Prison Libraries Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 162 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".Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 151 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 67 | 27% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 57 | 33% |
| Energy | 36 | 31% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 39% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 41% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 52% |
| Commerce | 27 | 78% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 58% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 63% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 24 | 88% |
| Education | 15 | 27% |
| Immigration | 15 | 40% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 86% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Cleaver voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DJennifer L. McClellanVA-499%agreement
- DKatherine M. ClarkMA-599%agreement
- DHakeem S. JeffriesNY-899%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Cleaver most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Cleaver’s campaign raised $1.3M: $487K (36%) from individuals and $850K (64%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.1M.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Cleaver
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 239.
- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Corporate PAC
- Aflac Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Cleaver this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inCleaver’s own leadership PAC: Wolf Pack. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Cleaver’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MO-5Democrat2005–present
Seat
- State
- Missouri
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 81
Committees and roles
- Financial Services
- Capital Markets
- Housing and Insurance Ranking Member
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4535
2217 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Independence, Kansas City
- Website
- cleaver.house.gov
- emanuelcleaverii
- repcleaver
- YouTube
- repcleaver
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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