Committee
Yea
Emanuel Cleaver
Democrat
U.S. House • Missouri 05
· Missouri 05
3022
Recorded Votes
179
Became Law
9
Bills Sponsored
Emanuel Cleaver is a Democratic Representative representing Missouri's 5th District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 11th term, they have cast 3022 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 9 bills. They won their 2024 election with 60.2% of the vote, a 23.8-point margin. Their office has spent $1,813,247 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.
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Committee
Yea
Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025
Committee
—
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Committee
—
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
Committee
Nay
Securing Americaâs Critical Minerals Supply Act
Committee
Yea
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
Became Law
Yea
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Committee
Yea
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Committee
Nay
Committee
Yea
Became Law
Nay
Critical Mineral Dominance Act
Committee
Yea
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
Committee
Yea
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
Committee
Yea
District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Law
Yea
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Committee
Nay
Committee
Nay
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
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—
Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
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Yea
Became Law
Yea
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Election History
Regular Election
Up for Re-election 2026
11 terms served
2024 General Election
60.2%
199,900 votes
Won by 23.8 points
Sean E. Smith (R)
36.4%
120,957
Michael Day (G)
1.3%
4,414
Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Current Election Status
Current Term Ends
Term Length
2 years (all House seats)
Next Election
Status
Up for Re-election 2026
Campaign Finance (FEC)
$684,690
Total Raised
$619,000
Total Spent
$955,317
Cash on Hand
Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H4MO05234 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle
Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)
$1,813,247
Total spent year to date
Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025
$151,104/mo
$4,968/day
Top Recipients This Quarter
Mahoney Christina M.
Staff
$38,250
Ndikum Alexander M
Staff
$33,250
Frost Whitney
Staff
$32,000
Kelsey Devin M.
Staff
$29,500
Helfant Matthew A
Staff
$28,250
Source: House Statement of Disbursements · Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025
23
/ 100
What The Facts Score
Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.
District Disconnect
0
Institutional Tilt
15
Sponsor Contradiction
100
Ghost Voting
0
Anomaly Complicity
0
Did You Know?
sponsor contradiction
Emanuel Cleaver co-sponsors Energy legislation but voted No on 111-hr4715, which covers the same subject area.
Institutional Tilt
Sponsor Contradiction
111-hr4715
— Clean Estuaries Act of 2010
NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr3183
— Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr2
— Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
NO
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr3534
— Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010
NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr2868
— Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010
NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one
Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars:
District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%),
Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data.
Full methodology →
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Missouri Congressional Delegation
Other members of the 111th Congress representing Missouri. View full Missouri delegation
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Josh Hawley
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Ann Wagner
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Republican
Bob Onder
U.S. House • Missouri U.S. House Missouri District 3
Republican
Eric Burlison
U.S. House • Missouri U.S. House Missouri District 7
Republican
Jason Smith
U.S. House • Missouri U.S. House Missouri District 8
Republican
Mark Alford
U.S. House • Missouri U.S. House Missouri District 4
Republican
Sam Graves
U.S. House • Missouri U.S. House Missouri District 6
Republican
Wesley Bell
U.S. House • Missouri U.S. House Missouri District 1
Democratic