Recent events
2026-04-30
Votes
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Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 7567 (Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (2026 Farm Bill)) on 2026-04-30: Cleaver voted against the Republican-drafted Farm Bill, which passed 224-200 with only 14 Democratic…
2026-04-15
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In the 2025-2026 cycle, Cleaver raised $206,200 in Q1 2026 according to his April 15, 2026 FEC filing. His estimated net worth as of April 2026 is $688,500 — ranking 365th in Congress.
2026-01-14
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In January 2026, Cleaver — the ranking Democrat on the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee — publicly expressed skepticism about the Trump administration's proposal to ban institutional investors such as Blackstone from…
2025-07-11
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[statement] On July 11, 2025 — just eight days later — Cleaver and Rep. Sharice Davids issued a joint press release touting the $625 million in World Cup security funding secured through the bill they had voted…
2025-07-03
Votes
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[vote] On July 3, 2025, Cleaver voted against H.R. 1, the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.' He told NOTUS: 'It was never tempting to vote for the bill,' citing its Medicaid cuts, SNAP reductions, and tax cuts for the…
2025-07-03
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Voted nay on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Trump's 2025 budget reconciliation bill)) on 2025-07-03: Cleaver voted with every House Democrat against the bill, which included deep Medicaid and SNAP cuts. His…
2025-02-26
Votes
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Voted nay on H.Con.Res.14 (House Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution (reconciliation framework enabling cuts to mandatory spending programs)) on 2025-02-26: Cleaver voted against the budget blueprint that set the stage…
2025-01-07
Votes
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Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 29 / S. 5 (Laken Riley Act (2025 version)) on 2025-01-07: Cleaver voted against mandatory ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes, joining 159 House…
2024-12-31
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Top industries contributing to Cleaver's career campaign: Insurance ($1,087,432, overwhelmingly from PACs at $1,061,900), Real Estate ($894,104), Lawyers/Law Firms ($878,108), Securities & Investment ($573,627), and…
2024-12-31
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Over his congressional career (2003–2024), Rep. Emanuel Cleaver raised $11,884,212 and spent $10,995,012. His top contributor was Hallmark Cards at $180,884 ($123,384 individual, $57,500 PAC), followed by Husch…
2024-12-31
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According to PoliScore, Cleaver's top 2023–2024 support came from real estate, insurance, securities and investment, and banking, alongside unions; top named contributors included Blackstone Group and the National…
2024-11-05
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[platform] Cleaver's 2024 campaign platform and official biography emphasize populist economic justice themes: he touts 'fighting for economic equity,' expanding affordable housing, protecting working families, and…
2024-04-20
Votes
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Voted yea_unverified on H.R. 8034 (Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (omnibus $26.38B package)) on 2024-04-20: Seventy-four days after voting against standalone Israel aid, Cleaver voted for the…
2024-04-20
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Voted yea on H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 ($60.8 billion in Ukraine aid)) on 2024-04-20: Cleaver joined a bipartisan majority to pass Ukraine aid, breaking with isolationist…
2024-02-06
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Voted nay on H.R. 7217 (Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (standalone $17.6B bill)) on 2024-02-06: Cleaver joined 180 House members opposing the standalone Israel aid bill that lacked Ukraine…
2023-12-05
Votes
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Voted abstain_unverified on H.Res. 894 (Condemning antisemitism and stating that anti-Zionism is antisemitism) on 2023-12-05: Cleaver voted 'present' alongside 92 Democrats rather than supporting or opposing the…
2023-02-09
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Voted nay on H.J.Res. 26 (Disapproving the D.C. Council's Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022 (congressional override of D.C. home rule)) on 2023-02-09: Cleaver voted against the GOP-led resolution to overturn D.C.'s…
2021-11-05
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Voted yea on H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ~$9 billion for Missouri)) on 2021-11-05: Cleaver voted for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package bringing approximately…
2021-03-03
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Voted yea on H.R. 1 (For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1 under 117th Congress)) on 2021-03-03: Cleaver voted for the sweeping Democratic democracy-reform package that included campaign finance disclosure, voting rights…
2018-12-31
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In 2018, Cleaver's net worth was estimated between negative $4,623,988 and $89,998 — ranking him as the third-poorest member of Congress — largely due to a $1.2 million-plus debt remaining from a failed car wash…
2014-02-19
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In 2014, a Jackson County judge ordered Cleaver's $174,000 congressional salary to be garnished to repay a Bank of America loan of more than $1.3 million stemming from a 2002 car wash purchase. The loan was guaranteed…
2012-04-06
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[disclosure] In a May 2012 report, the Kansas City Star revealed that while Cleaver championed financial reform and consumer protections as a congressman, he and his wife had repeatedly fallen behind on repaying a $1.3…
2011-08-02
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Voted nay on S. 365 (Budget Control Act of 2011 (debt ceiling deal with spending cuts)) on 2011-08-02: Cleaver broke with Democratic leadership to vote against the 2011 debt ceiling deal, famously calling it a…
2003-01-16
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Emanuel Cleaver filed filing with the SEC on 2003-01-16. Accession number: N/A.
