Emanuel Cleaver

U.S. Representative · Missouri's 5th district

DemocraticTerm 2025

Official site: cleaver.house.gov
Washington office phone: (202) 225-4535
Office: 2217 Rayburn House Office Building
Profile source: Congress.gov

What this office does

Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.

Recent recorded votes

Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1499
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6500
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 32
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 307
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5201
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 1020
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5200
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-20
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-17
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HRES 1156
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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HR 1689
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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HRES 965
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1174
Position recorded: No · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 965
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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HR 7744
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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HCONRES 38
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HRES 1099
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 7744
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Legislation

Cosponsored · HR 10739
Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HRES 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.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8540
HCBS Access Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10183
SRBIJA Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5536
HEADACHE Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5271
Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1592
Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Cosponsored · HR 6617
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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Cosponsored · HRES 1603
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5470
Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 3521
Clinical Trial Modernization Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10585
Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10600
Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Cosponsored · HR 9682
Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Ways and Means, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 10426
Backlog Justice Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1511
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
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Cosponsored · HR 1502
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Cosponsored · HR 1628
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 3261
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
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Cosponsored · HR 4382
America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Service history

House · 2025–present · MO
House · 2023–2025 · MO
House · 2021–2023 · MO
House · 2019–2021 · MO
House · 2017–2019 · MO
House · 2015–2017 · MO
House · 2013–2015 · MO
House · 2011–2013 · MO
House · 2009–2011 · MO
House · 2007–2009 · MO
House · 2005–2007 · MO

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