Question 1

Who is Emanuel Cleaver?

Accepted Answer

Emanuel Cleaver is a Democratic Representative from Missouri, now in year 21 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Emanuel Cleaver’s voting record?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver has cast 136 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Rep. Cleaver voted yea 43% and nay 46% of the time. Rep. Cleaver has missed 11% of votes.

Question 3

What bills has Emanuel Cleaver sponsored?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver has sponsored 229 bills and cosponsored 4,256 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Housing and Community Development, Finance and Financial Sector, Crime and Law Enforcement, and Health. Most recently, Rep. Cleaver introduced HR 8402 in April 2026: "To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase civics education programs, and for other purposes."

Question 4

What district does Emanuel Cleaver represent?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver represents Missouri's 5th congressional district. With a median household income of $67,634, the district heavily Democratic (D+25). The median age is 36.8. Median rent runs $1,197/month. Unemployment sits at 4.7%.

Question 5

What committees does Emanuel Cleaver serve on?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver serves on House Committee on Financial Services. Rep. Cleaver holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee. Across these committees, Rep. Cleaver sits on 2 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Emanuel Cleaver?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's Washington office is at 2217 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Call (202) 225-4535. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Rep. Cleaver's office.

Question 7

Is Emanuel Cleaver a democrat?

Accepted Answer

Emanuel Cleaver is a member of the Democratic Party, representing Missouri's 5th district in the U.S. House. Rep. Cleaver has cast 136 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 43% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Emanuel Cleaver go to school?

Accepted Answer

Emanuel Cleaver's education includes: M.div. from Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, MO (1974); B.S. in Sociology from Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX (1972).

Question 9

What are the demographics of Missouri District 5?

Accepted Answer

Missouri District 5 is 11.8% Hispanic, 61% White, 22% Black, 2.1% Asian. The median age is 36.8. Median household income is $67,634. The poverty rate is 10%. Unemployment is 4.7%. Median rent is $1,197/month. Median home value is $226,700. 11.1% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 10

How did Emanuel Cleaver do in the 2024 election?

Accepted Answer

In the 2024 election, the result was 62.3% Democratic and 37.7% Republican. 331,929 total votes were cast. The Democratic candidate won by 24.6 points. Trend: Stable from the previous cycle. Trend: Stable from the previous cycle.

Emanuel Cleaver

Emanuel Cleaver

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