Emanuel Cleaver II
Rep · Democrat · District 5 · MO

Where they stand
Every rated House member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
Emanuel Cleaver II's score per year against the House, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Emanuel Cleaver II vs. the Democrat median and the House median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Emanuel Cleaver II broke from the Democrat majority in the House.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II's voting record?
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO-5) earned a 6% ILA score for 2025, far out of step with limited-government principles. Across 4 years rated, Emanuel Cleaver II's lifetime ILA score averages 6%. Emanuel Cleaver II represents Missouri's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
How aligned is Emanuel Cleaver II with limited-government principles?
Emanuel Cleaver II earned a 6% ILA score in 2025. Emanuel Cleaver II is far out of step with limited-government principles.
What is Emanuel Cleaver II's ILA score?
Emanuel Cleaver II has a 6% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Emanuel Cleaver II's lifetime average is 6%.
Where does Emanuel Cleaver II serve?
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO-5) represents Missouri's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat.