How much does Emanuel Cleaver spend on office expenses?

Emanuel Cleaver has spent $1,813,247 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Emanuel Cleaver's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (84.8%) and Rent & Utilities (8.7%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Emanuel Cleaver win their last election?

Emanuel Cleaver won the 2024 general election with 60.2% of the vote (199,900 votes), winning by a margin of 23.8 points against 2 opponents.

When is Emanuel Cleaver up for re-election?

Emanuel Cleaver is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 11 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Emanuel Cleaver's current election status?

Emanuel Cleaver's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Emanuel Cleaver raised?

According to FEC filings, Emanuel Cleaver has raised $684,690 in campaign funds, spent $619,000, and has $955,317 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

Emanuel Cleaver

Democrat U.S. House • Missouri 05 · Missouri 05

State: Missouri
Phone: (202) 225-4535
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 21 years, 3 months

3037

Recorded Votes

179

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

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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 3037 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.

3037 Votes 179 Laws 9 Bills Sponsored 60.2% 2024 Win 11 Terms 2026 Re-election

How congressional sessions work

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112-hr2061 2011-05-31 House

Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2011

Became Law Yea

112-hr1965 2011-05-24 House

To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hr1070 2011-03-14 House

Small Company Capital Formation Act of 2011

Committee —

112-hconres13 2011-01-26 House

Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.

Committee Nay

112-hr2576 2011-07-18 House

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs.

Committee Nay

112-hr674 2011-02-11 House

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities, to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs, and for other purposes.

Became Law Yea

112-hres448 2011-10-25 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2576) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 674) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

Committee Nay

112-hr2527 2011-07-14 House

National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act

Became Law Yea

112-hr1904 2011-05-13 House

Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011

Became Law Yea

112-hres444 2011-10-24 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1904) to facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes.

Introduced Nay

112-hr2447 2011-07-07 House

To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.

Became Law Yea

112-hr1160 2011-03-17 House

McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act

Became Law Yea

112-hr320 2011-01-19 House

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act

Committee Yea

112-hres431 2011-10-12 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2273) to amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels.

Committee Nay

112-hr2273 2011-06-22 House

Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act

Committee Yea

112-hres430 2011-10-12 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 358) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services under such Act.

Committee Nay

112-hr2250 2011-06-21 House

EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011

Committee Yea

112-hr358 2011-01-20 House

Protect Life Act

Became Law Yea

112-hr3080 2011-10-03 House

United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

Became Law Nay

112-hr3079 2011-10-03 House

United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act

Became Law Nay

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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

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

100

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

Emanuel Cleaver co-sponsors Energy legislation but voted No on 111-hr4715, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

111-hres28
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hconres321
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres154
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres1682
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hconres293
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

111-hr4715 — Clean Estuaries Act of 2010 NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hr3183 — Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one

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111-hr2 — Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 NO
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one

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111-hr3534 — Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010 NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one

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111-hr2868 — Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

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