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

Call Office All Representatives

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

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112-hr2244 2011-06-21 House

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 67 Castle Street in Geneva, New York, as the "Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office".

Became Law Yea

112-hr2213 2011-06-16 House

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 West Eastport Street in Iuka, Mississippi, as the "Sergeant Jason W. Vaughn Post Office".

Became Law Yea

112-hr440 2011-01-25 House

To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.

Committee Yea

112-hres375 2011-07-27 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 627) to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hres370 2011-07-25 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1938) to direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes.

Committee —

112-hr1938 2011-05-23 House

North American-Made Energy Security Act

Committee Yea

112-hres363 2011-07-21 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2584) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hr2551 2011-07-15 House

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012

Committee Nay

112-hres359 2011-07-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2551) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hres358 2011-07-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1315) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hr1315 2011-04-01 House

Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011

Committee Yea

112-hres357 2011-07-19 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2553) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hr2553 2011-07-15 House

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV

Became Law Yea

112-hres355 2011-07-18 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2560) to cut, cap, and balance the Federal budget.

Committee Nay

112-hr2560 2011-07-15 House

Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011

Committee Yea

112-hr33 2011-01-05 House

Church Plan Investment Clarification Act

Became Law Yea

112-hr2354 2011-06-24 House

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012

Committee Yea

112-hres347 2011-07-12 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2018) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State's water quality standards, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hr2018 2011-05-26 House

Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011

Committee Yea

112-hr2417 2011-07-06 House

Better Use of Light Bulbs 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

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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

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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