Emanuel Cleaver

Democrat Representative, District 5, Missouri

13 bills334 cosponsored$1.3M raised643 votes recorded

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Public service

“former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus” source
“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance” source
“serving his tenth term representing Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District” source

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“member of the House Committee on Financial Services” source
“member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission” source

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Legislation

HRES 1474cosponsor

Supporting the designation of "Serbian American Heritage Month" and celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Serbian Americans to the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-08-03

HR 9986cosponsor

To require a GAO study on State and Federal prison libraries, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-30

HR 9941cosponsor

To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-23

HRES 1451cosponsor

Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

Voting Record

259 yea355 nay28 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

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Emanuel Cleaver IIDemocratic· this member
$1.3M raised
Taylor BurksRepublican
$1.2M raised
Richard BrattinRepublican
$332K raised
Brett HueffmeierRepublican
$325K raised
Sean SmithRepublican
$234K raised
Sean SmithRepublican
$234K raised
Bradley M PattyRepublican
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.3M

Small donors $148KLarge individual $339KPACs $850K

Spent $1.1MCash $1.1M

2024 cycle$1.4M

Small donors $59KLarge individual $403KPACs $923K

Spent $1.5MCash $890K

2022 cycle$1.2M

Small donors $32K

Top Contributors

BLACKSTONE$13K

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER$9K

ROCKET MORTGAGE$9K

ROCKET COMPANIES$8K

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER$8K

RETIRED.$8K

HPI$7K

KIT BOND STRATEGIES, LLP.$6K

THEGROUP$6K

NORHLANE CAPITAL PARTNERS$6K

Committees

House Committee on Financial Services

Capital Markets
Housing and Insurance

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HRES 1474: Supporting the designation of "Serbian American Heritage Month" and celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Serbian Americans to the United States.

cosponsor

2026-08-03

legislation

HR 9986: To require a GAO study on State and Federal prison libraries, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

HRES 1451: Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 52025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 52023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 52021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 52019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 52017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 52015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 52013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 52011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat

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BillsTracked · 347
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VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 3
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 8
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 5
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Show 12 more bills

HRES 1427cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-13

HJRES 199cosponsor

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives to further the continuity of Congress.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-02

HR 9571cosponsor

To establish a minimum wage for all Federal contractors, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-02

HR 9544cosponsor

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2026-06-30

HR 9370cosponsor

To prohibit the finalization, implementation, or enforcement of a proposed rule with respect to Federal financial assistance, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-06-18

HRES 1367cosponsor

Honoring the tremendous effort undertaken by the good people of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, and surrounding communities in getting the heartland ready for the World Cup.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-06-15

HRES 1364cosponsor

Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-06-11

HRES 1362cosponsor

Honoring the life, military service, and congressional legacy of the Honorable Charles Bernard Rangel, and his enduring contributions to the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-06-11

HRES 1361cosponsor

Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2026, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week", a national event educating the public on the dangers of extreme heat and the risks of extreme heat events to public safety, infrastructure, agriculture, and much more, and supporting the goals of a National Extreme Heat Awareness Week.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-11

HR 9289cosponsor

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-06-11

HR 9282cosponsor

To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide that entrance fees shall not be charged for entry to Federal recreational lands and water on certain days, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-11

HR 9169cosponsor

To support polycystic kidney disease research, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-06-04

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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HR 9873: To guarantee the right to vote for all citizens regardless of conviction of a criminal offense, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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